Your rental agreement most likely addresses the issue. Otherwise, the California Civil Code 1954 spells out the requirements for a landlord to...

It would have been better to have a written agreement regarding the terms of the "holding" deposit. It is not unreasonable for a landlord to keep...

Can I fight my eviction - month to month lease - disabled/mentally ill on section 8

I'm sorry for your plight. Some areas of California are trying to protect against this by requiring the landlord to give the reason for the...

Someone wants to move into a rental prop in CA he owns. Tenants in prop for over a year. Is a 60 day notice req or is 30 legal

In San Diego there is a "Just Cause" eviction law that requires the 60 day notice to state the reason for terminating the tenancy. There is an...

I've received an letter fr my former tenant's attorney asking for the full security deposit refund, what do I do now?

You are responsible for refunding or providing an itemized statement within 21 days of the tenant vacating. If they don't provide a new address,...

Am I responsible for paying damages of a prior tenant if I never signed a lease?

You say the previous tenants are still there, and that you "took over" for them. Did you have an oral agreement with the landlord? It would be...

When a dwelling has damage such as yours, you're considered constructively evicted from the apartment. Your landlord should compensate you for...

Landlord is being shady, can I do anything about this?

There are certain procedures that should be followed prior moving out. The California Civil Code requires that the landlord give you the...

Prior to renting out a dwelling, all permitting must be completed and the final inspections signed off. Many people rent "illegal" rentals, but...

What consitutes "heat" in good working order in a rental apt in a private single family residence in California??

Building code requires more than just portable heaters, so depending on the age of the unit, it would be inadequate.