If my landlord fails to furnish a itemized list of deductions after I moved out (even after 22 days), can I sue?

Assuming your computations are right, the landlord would be legally-precluded from deducting anything from your security deposit. However, the...

Can I talk to other tenants in my apt complex about management/owners? Or is this cause for eviction?

Civil Code Section 1942.5(c) prohibits a landlord from retaliating against tenants who organize a tenant's union, or otherwise peacefully and...

Can my landlord have construction at my house whenever she wants?

Once a property is rented, the landlord's right of access to the property (which would include the porch, if you rented the whole house)is strictly...

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Do we have to respond to a demurrer in writing, or can we go to court and argue the case verbally?

You should consult a local landlord-tenant attorney as soon as possible. Under Code of Civil Procedure Section 1005(b), your written response...

What is the statue of limitations on a civil case and negligence case

There are different statutes of limitation for the different potential causes of action you have, probably ranging 1-4 years. For example,...

My Husband and I pay for my Mothers apartment. Cure Or Quit Notice received claiming we live with her and need to be removed

If the landlord has been accepting rent from you, that would often result in you being considered a co-tenant, and so there would be no basis for...

I'm getting married soon :) I am a master tenant at my apartment and so is my roommate. What rights do we have when married?

Congratulations! Since your fiance is already living in the unit, the marriage will not really change his occupancy rights. I don't know of...

What is the correct course of action in dealing with a holdover subtenant?

California law generally forbids eviction via self-help, or by simply calling the police. You should promptly consult a local landlord-tenant...

Manager wants to kick us out for Subletting. What can we do

If you subleased without your landlord's knowledge or consent, the landlord may very well have the right to serve you with a cure or quit notice...

What rights do i have and do i own some of the property?

You should promptly consult with a local landlord-tenant attorney to get a complete idea of your legal rights and options. However, it sounds like...