In your question you ask if the fumes make the unit uninhabitable. In California, uninhabitable has a very specific meaning and most use it to...

You could sue them now for the value of the washer and dryer or wait until they vacate and deduct from the security deposit.

A landlord is required to mitigate losses when a tenant vacates an apartment early. This means the landlord must take reasonable steps to re-rent....

Do I have to do pre-move-out inspection with the tenant despite he broke contract?

Due to the number of questions you have, especially as a landlord, I would strongly recommend you contact a landlord tenant attorney who can...

Can my landord deduct from my deposit for carpet cleaning and new carpet?

Please read your lease carefully as it may explain your responsibilities. This answer is based on general California law. It is possible that...

How do I stop my landlord from charging me for damages I did not do?

There is nothing you can do to stop the landlord from charging you for damages. If you believe they are not your responsibility and the landlord...

Can tenant vacate 30 days prior to lease expiration date if landlord has given 60 day notice of intent to terminate lease?

Unless the lease says otherwise, the tenant's obligation is to pay rent, not occupy the premises. So to answer your first question, yes, a tenant...

Is the Landlord responsible for Water Leaks under the house?

Without additional information, it is difficult to provide an answer. If you can provide additional information on what type of water is...

Can I break my lease if the landlords maintenance guy steals a firearm from my apartment?

What you seem to be asking is does California law permit a tenant to break a lease under the circumstances you provided. The answer is no. ...

What should I do about my landlord never responding?

The first thing I always ask a client is what is the desired outcome. You asked a very general question what should I do. What should you do...