Are there court fees, or fees of any sort, when you give a tenant a 60 day eviction notice form for the first time?

No, there are no fees for giving a notice of eviction. But, if the tenant does not leave at the end of the 60 days and you have to file an...

What are my options if landlord does not comply with CAM obligations?

Based on your question and comments, why not offer to install a light at your own cost? It probably would not be that expensive. And definitely...

Is there a time limit of how long construction can go on ?

From your perspective, the answer is probably no, there is no time limit. From the landlord's perspective, since most construction contracts...

In addition, hopefully you are using aliases above. It is not a good idea to post your personal information on a public, online forum such as AVVO.

What are the California Government Code sections for Deposit related issues between landlord/tenants?

It may depend on how long the carpets had been in the apartment. I don't know if there is a written standard, but the general life of a carpet is...

Contractor was unlicensed and maybe committed a misdemeanor or felony. Do I have to go after that?

Don't worry about the CSLB. They will stick their nose into it, even if they have no jurisdiction. They don't care about rules, laws or due...

Will the CLSB get involved with unlicensed activity that happened 6 years ago?

Don't worry about the CSLB. They will stick their nose into it, even if they have no jurisdiction. They don't care about rules, laws or due...

In addition to the other answer, you can put in a claim with your own insurer, and f they cover your losses, they will go after your neighbor and...

Are my neighbors guests dogs allowed to terrorize my cat? We are in a complex and have shared walkways. My cat is indoor only.

Probably nothing, except move. This probably does not amount to any sort of nuisance, nor is there anything you described that would constitute a...

Can property management put a hold on renters repairs in California? I moved into a apartment with bad damages.

Contact the City or local health department. It sounds like your unit is uninhabitable. Why would you ever move into a place in such a...