Rodents and Pest Problems | Who is responsible for cleaning the critters' feces in shared/private spaces?

Before going to an attorney, contact the health department or cities code enforcement or housing department for help. They can force the landlord...

My boyfriend and I live in california.but his roomate isn't paying rent and my boyfriend is the homeowner can he legally kick

It depends. If it is a tenancy at will, meaning he allowed him to live there without paying rent, he may be able to throw him out without further...

I have lived in a residential motel almost 2yrs.i pay $900 a month, i pay daily, if chks late.Do the tenant laws still apply? CA

Daily rentals are standard rentals in Motels in California and an exception to typical housing rules. If you do not pay the rent each day, he can...

My landlord stayed the weekend inmy I home had to get a restraining order police have been to my house 11 times in 21 days now

Lets deal with the Unlawful Detainer only, not the restraining order. Prior to commencement of an unlawful detainer a landlord must properly serve...

What rights do I have against my landlord forcing me to live in an uninhabitable situation that she refuses to fix in any way?

Although it appears you have a habitability claim due to the roaches, exposed wires and possibly other issues listed, you may wish to consider why...

Renting house w/ unresponsive realty company to maintenance issues. What are my legal options?

Air conditioning is not a habitability issue in most areas, except the hottest desert in the State. Therefore, it is best to handle this with...

Hi. I have been bitten by bed bugs in my apartment unit is the landlord responsible for paying an exterminator for fumigation?

I disagree with Mr. Neil R Anapol's answer: the actual answer is maybe - and that depends on the facts of your case. How long have you occupied the...

My landlord filed an unlawful detainer 4 days AFTER I paid my rent.

The answers given above are true as to residential tenants, but as to commercial tenancy if you only paid a portion of the rent due the landlord...

Do I have a claim if when I signed my lease the property manager told me nothing about paying for water, sewer, and trash fees?

There is a presumption that the occupant pays utilities, however the lease controls the terms of the agreement. Most leases deal with the issue of...

You have 5 days to respond unless you are not a named tenant in the lawsuit but you are in possession of the premises (you then have 15 days). Do...