A 4-year tenant moved out with many nail holes. I had to spot paint. Can I deduct from security deposit?

Here's a guide to deductions: http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/catenant.pdf. You don't write enough to say either way, but it does...

What is my Obligation?

I don't understand, what's your question? This guide should help you: http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/catenant.pdf. Since you have...

Iam renting a room in an apartment i am not on the lease and the person who is up and moved out now i dontknow what my rights

Unfortunately you are a sublessee and if your sublessor isn't paying the rent, you will also be evicted eventually. I suggest you contact the...

What are my rights as a landlord when renting a room to someone who agreed to 600/month only paid 140 and has dogs not welcomed?

She's a renter now and the only way to get her out is to have her voluntarily move out or through an unlawful detainer (eviction). The guide below...

Yes, you can do both. Hot water is a requirement for habitability in most situations. What trouble that will cause is unknown but the LL won't be...

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Is there any emergency action a landlord can take to have a lodger removed with an active warrant in another state?

If you're already in UD proceedings there's not much that can be done to speed up the process. You'll get a trial date and then a lockout. If shes...

How can I evict tenant (my brother)? No lease and he's lived there for 1+ year. Oral agreement to pay rent but never paid it

If he's never paid rent you can claim he's just a guest, not a renter. In that case you don't have to evict him. If he claims he was a renter,...

Is landlord responsible for some of the behaviors of his tenants?

You have a cause of action against trespassers, though I'm not sure if it's worth it to pursue. You can call the city and notify them of these...

Can I kick out my subtenant with a 30 day notice (no cause)?

Since your LL is accepting you as tenant with a sublease, you are allowed to evict your roommate on your own. You are the sublessor's landlord and...

If your roommate is behaving dangerously, inform your manager/landlord immediately. They must do something about her and it will give you an out if...