Can they deny our rental application based on the fact that we don't have 3 months worth of rent in savings?

Yes, they can. It's unusual to require savings instead of income but it's reasonable.

Caveat: I don't know a lot about HOAs. That said, HOAs have their own rules and owners agreed to those rules, so they would have to enforce...

If a tenant succeeds in a criminal protective order filed, does this prevent the landlord from living in the same house?

Most protective orders will not evict a person who already lives at the premises at the time of the order. Only a UD order can do that. Note...

WHAT CAN I DO TO OBTAIN MY LEASE COPY AND RENT RECIEPTS . I HAVE ASKED THEM THIS WEEK ALONE ONCE EVERY DAY .

Put your request in writing via letter, email, and text. All three. Not giving you a copy is a violation of law, and you can use this as leverage...

What can I do when in evicted tenant has destroyed the property

I assume you got a money judgment for back rent in the eviction process, and after the lockout you found a lot of damage. As the previous attorneys...

Can management add on a utility bill after I have moved in on a month to month basis? Is the late fee legal?

I think it's worse than that. I think the management company is intentionally putting in this system to get late fees and penalties. Consult with a...

Can my landlord evict me I am a victim of domestic violence? He threatened to h also asked for a copy of my restraining order.

As attorney Lounsbury stated, he cannot evict but he may try other tactics, like ending your lease. There are rules to that too, so use Google and...

In Los Angeles, California can a landlord increase the rent over 150% without written notification.

Unless you are in rent control, there is no rule on rent increase except to give notice, 30 days if less than 10% and 60 days if more than 10%....

Can my roommate (additional tenant on the lease) legally lock me out of the house I currently have paid rent for

No, they cannot. And you are legally allowed to break in if necessary; just make sure to call law enforcement ahead of time, use your discretion....

What are my options if construction is more intense than anticipated/notified about?

If a unit is not habitable, you have the option of not paying rent for those days that it wasn't habitable. Since this is ongoing, you have the...