Security Deposit Stress - We live in CA and have a Rental Condo in Chicago ,IL .

He could probably sue you in Illinois, because the property is located there, you did business there, etc. If he sued in California, the court...

What is my recourse?

If the problem with the toilet was not your fault, then the landlord had an obligation to promptly fix it. If the landlord actually or...

Can i sue the tenant downstairs for blocking and refusing to unblock my emergency exit?

If you call the Fire Dept. and/or the Dept. of Building Inspection, they should come out pretty promptly, and will cite the owner concerning the...

Can I sue my landlord for moving expenses or any other damages after backing out of a signed sales agreement with me?

You should talk to a local real estate litigation attorney as soon as possible about this issue. Assuming the contract was validly drafted,...

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After purchasing a house that has severe roach infestation in a foreclosure sale, does new owner have liability towards tenants?

Once you become the owner, you are responsible for complying with the implied warranty of habitability, and other applicable health and safety...

Can I sue for interest?

Civil Code Sections 3287-3289 do provide for pre-judgment interest under some circumstances. I suggest you add that request to the claim form you...

It is Over 108 degrees today..

Civil Code Section 1941.1 lists the key legal requirements for habitable space. It requires that a landlord provide heat-but not a/c. If the...

I received a 60 day eviction notice. i am moving before the deadline, but landlord says i gotta pay prorated amount of the rent.

Your previous payment history is largely irrelevant, because your payment obligations are keyed to the termination date of the 60-day notice....

Can my landlord put me on a month to month lease and refuse to sign 1 year lease after I've lived there for 6 Yrs on 1 yr leases

The landlord has no legal obligation to offer you a new lease. If you are not in a city that has rent control/eviction control, the landlord is...

Do I have to file CIV-110 dismissing an unlawful retainer case if I want to file for a court judgement?

If the tenants have moved out, then under Civil Code Section 1952.3, the case becomes an ordinary civil action-not an unlawful detainer. Under...

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