Can I, as the property owner, now send the tenant a revised statement of charges to include loss of use?

If the management company is validly acting as your agent, then the agreement they made binding on you. You (through your management company)...

I have contacted the landlord numerous times, asking them to post a "no church parking" sign and "no loitering" sign....

To answer this question, we need to know whether those pesky penitents are trespassing onto a common area or onto an area that the lease grants for...

ESAs are covered by federal (not California) law. The Fair Housing Act entitles a person with a disability to keep an emotional support animal in...

Why did my landlord file for dismissal of their Unlawful Detainer suit?

Was the dismissal actually filed? If it has a court stamp in the top right corner, then it definitely was. If there's no court stamp, check with...

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Can I do anything to break my lease in order to move to a healthier location?

Like any other contract, a lease can be broken by either party. You may be responsible to pay your landlord damages if you break the lease without...

Should we continue to pay this unlawful 50 dollar fee? Should we request that she use our last deposit as our last month?

It's unlikely your landlord will "agree" to use your deposit as your last month rent. If you don't pay the rent on time, the landlord can sue for...

Lease breaking fee during renovation ?

It sounds like your resident manager is prepared to enter into an agreement not to sue you for breaking the lease in exchange for payment of...

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

A landlord's responsibility is to provide habitable premises. If you think the premises are no longer habitable, you can do any of several things...

Does my landlord has a right to request back a cost for utilities for 10 years?

Is this your first rent increase in 10 years? If so, you should check the rental market before deciding to move. Attorneys on this forum answer...

What is the fastest way to get my room back?What notice I can base on?

The situation you have described is that of a "lodger" as applied in Civil Code 1946.5. There is a difference in how a "lodger," who is the only...