Smoking in an apartment with a child present, legal or not?

I know of no laws that prevent smoking while there is a child in the house for California. I wish there was.

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Property rights / domestic disturbance question

Mr. SWIM is responsible for paying the rent for the last month if no one pays it. I assume you are the roommate, and if you're on the lease, you...

California Housing/Apartment Question

Here you go. [Note, this isn't my answer, it's someone else's, but it applies.] You can set a limit to the number of people who can live in your...

What do you mean, you filed a case? No, they cannot lock gateways, especially if it leads to safety exits. Whether they can keep anyone out of...

Can my landlord inspect private areas of my rental unit such as closets and drawers if she issues me 24 hour notice

Unless there is an emergency or other reason like a sale of a home, a landlord cannot inspect even with 24hr notice. A threat to give you a 3 day...

Can my landlord refuse to spray for pests if I have notified him there is a problem?

This is a tricky one because while CA law requires landlords to rid pests before move in and during tenancy, if the tenants caused the infestation...

Can a landlord re-run a credit check for the household when a new occupant is added to the lease?

If management is adding her as an addendum they should not be running your credit again. If they are making you both sign a new contract then...

They do have a case. Whether they have a good case that can win, I don't know. You should consult with an attorney right away, or be prepared to...

Can I be evicted after verbally apologizing to landlord as well as writing an apology email to management?

You should contact a lawyer right away. An email like this isn't grounds for eviction, but it won't prevent one either. You may have a claim for...

Tenant without lease abandoned home and belongings after fire. He's never paid rent. What rights does he have?

Mr. Moss is right, your brother is no longer a tenant. Once he abandons the property--you said several months ago--he no longer has rights and is...