Filing deadlines for moving, opposition, and reply papers for most kinds of motions is covered in Code of Civil Procedure Section 1005, and the...

Illegal sublease and forgery, what are my options?

I'm sorry you were scammed-it is always painful. Aside from suing in small claims court, and filing a police report (since Tom essentially...

In a month to month lease who is responsible for bedbug removal? The landlord or myself?

All residential rental agreements have an implied warranty of habitability, and California law expressly makes a landlord responsible for dealing...

You are permitted to pay rent by any means authorized by your rental agreement and/or California law, and it is doubtful that your landlord could...

Am I entitle to relocation fee

You should promptly consult a landlord-tenant attorney concerning both the notice, and to see whether the right of first refusal agreement with the...

Can my landlord deny my use of a security screen door(even if I pay for it)? The on site manager and two other units have them.

Most rental agreements require that landlord approval be obtained in advance for any proposed alteration, improvement, etc. Unless the landlord is...

What can I do to keep my dog without getting evicted in a frivolous incident report?

Without reviewing both the notice, and the rental documents, it is hard to give you specific advice. However, I assume that the 10-day notice was...

Civil Code Section 1941.1(a)(6) requires a landlord to keep buildings and grounds free of "vermin." Based on the broad definitions of "vermin" I've...

Determining whether someone is a tenant or some manner of licensee would require a thorough analysis of the relevant facts and documents. If the...

How should I do when the apartment office ask me pay money for leaking water

You would generally only be liable for the leak if it was your fault. Ask the landlord for the facts/evidence which they believe supports their...