Can she do that? What should I do?

Retain an attorney...now. It sounds like you are dealing with a landlord unsophisticated in the law. If the money she claims in this notice...

Rats & lots of droppings in my apartment - what are my landlord's responsibilities, and when do I call the health department?

When a tenant notifies a landlord of a material habitability problem, the landlord is required to respond timely and reasonably to the tenant's...

Does this violate any fair housing laws in California?

If you believe the landlord discriminated against you because of your race, religion, sexual orientation, the fact that you have children, or...

Would lawyer agree to get paid after we collect, what is usual percentage and is the debtor responsible for any of these fees?

You do not give nearly enough information to answer your question directly. The first question anyone helping you would ask is how much is the...

1) Can they do that? 2) What if we refuse to leave and agree on a little bit of rent increase?

Ms. Darrow's advice is spot on. However, you also mention age discrimination. The new landlord may not discriminate against tenants for various...

Can apartment complex make you pay for damages from another apartment?

This is an interesting fact situation...for attorneys that is. It sounds both in contract law and tort law. In analyzing your question, look first...

Failing to provide adequate heating definitely renders your apartment "uninhabitable" in the eyes of the law. The question, though, is "how...

Can I start at the courthouse tomorrow or I have to wait till end of 30 day notice?is contract valid due to name problem?

Unless you can talk your tenant into vacating, it sounds like you will have to file an eviction action. You can proceed on your 3-day notice to...

If they don't pay and drag out no rent I might lose house!!! How do I evict fast and still get rent payment?

You really should talk to an attorney about this immediately. You do not give enough information for a through answer, but here is the short...

You are in a tough spot. Since the guest moved in legally, i.e. on the invitation of your former roommate, he may be removed only by filing an...