Can they evict me and can I sue them for harassment?

There are a number of situations that could give rise to the facts that you listed. The apartment building could have been purchased, but maybe it...

Breaking lease before move in

I would strongly advise you to contact a landlord tenant attorney and have the lease reviewed. It appears you may have paraphrased the language in...

Dealing with a hoarder-trustee sale auction

While not an expert in dealing with a homeowner with severe attachment issues, I suspect that this will be a challenging matter. My best...

What are the tenant's rights when she is complaining about construction noise on the property? I am the landlord.

Based on the information provided, it is possible that the tenant could bring a suit against you for breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment. ...

Do we have to wait 21 days for return of security deposit if we never moved in (and LL broke lease)?

Why not wait the 21 days? It is unlikely the court will calendar a hearing for you before then and even if you could get a hearing within 21 days,...

Can I dispute tenant's argument regarding window repair? If so with what arguments?

What the tenant fails to indicate is that these habitability requirements are applicable to the extent not caused by the tenant. As such, you can...

What can we do in CA if our completely locked storage unit is crawling with spiders when we are ready to empty the unit?

Consider these questions when deciding how to proceed. How did you form the reasonable expectation that the unit would be kept clean and free of...

My landlords have agreed to let me out of my lease. How do I make sure this is binding so I don't have to pay the full rent?

The best way to protect yourself is to prepare an agreement in writing and have it signed by the same person or persons who signed your lease. ...

Based on the facts you presented, I think an argument could be made that the landlord knew or should have known that the sink had faulty drainage. ...

I need PC codes for valid reasons for withholding rent

Civil Code sections 1941 and 1942 discuss habitability issues and withholding rent. As you will see in section 1941, there are limits to what you...