Questions answered by Donald Thomas Krupens

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How can I minimize the money taken out of my security deposit when I leave an apartment?

Donald's answer | Answered on September 04, 2016

Be sure to exercise your right to an inspection by the landlord under civil code section 1950.5 which requires the landlord at your request to...

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If my landlord has entered my home without 24 hours notice, what remedy can I seek?

Donald's answer | Answered on September 04, 2016

Based on the information you provided you may have causes of action for trespass and breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment. The one piece of...

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What can I do when my landlord changes our parking situation?

Donald's answer | Answered on September 04, 2016

Based on the information provided, it does not appear the landlord would be able to enforce a rent increase to offset the cost of the improvement. ...

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My landlord didn't perform an initial inspection with us when we moved in. How will this affect our move out?

Donald's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

There is no legal requirement that a landlord, or tenant for that matter, conduct a move in inspection. The document you rely upon is based on...

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I am renting a condo to a tenant whose contract expired Jan 2016. What proper amount of days notice for tenant to move out?

Donald's answer | Answered on August 23, 2016

As a general rule, if all tenants have occupied the premises for a year or more, 60 days notice is required to terminate a month to month lease. ...

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Should a tenant inform landlord of pest or pay for the damages and the remedies needed to get rid of pest when tenant moves out?

Donald's answer | Answered on August 16, 2016

Without more information it will be difficult to provide a complete answer. It is possible that the tenant is responsible for damage related to...

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I pay rent on the 12 can the landlord change the date to the 1st of the month can i deduct those 12 days from next months rent

Donald's answer | Answered on August 16, 2016

If your lease says that you are to pay your rent no later than the 12th of the month, the landlord is not able to change the date that rent is due...

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How long does a landlord have to replace a refrigerator

Donald's answer | Answered on August 16, 2016

I always advise clients to first look to the lease. I have seen situations where the lease places the responsibility to fix appliances on the...

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How do I remove my name from mine my boyfriend and his moms lease we are currently on a month to month lease

Donald's answer | Answered on August 15, 2016

What objection is the management company offering when you requested your name be removed from the lease? As a general rule in a month to month...

Donald Thomas Krupens's Answers (49)

How can I minimize the money taken out of my security deposit when I leave an apartment?

If my landlord has entered my home without 24 hours notice, what remedy can I seek?

What can I do when my landlord changes our parking situation?

My landlord didn't perform an initial inspection with us when we moved in. How will this affect our move out?

I am renting a condo to a tenant whose contract expired Jan 2016. What proper amount of days notice for tenant to move out?

Should a tenant inform landlord of pest or pay for the damages and the remedies needed to get rid of pest when tenant moves out?

I pay rent on the 12 can the landlord change the date to the 1st of the month can i deduct those 12 days from next months rent

How long does a landlord have to replace a refrigerator

How do I remove my name from mine my boyfriend and his moms lease we are currently on a month to month lease