What are my rights

During a residential tenancy, a landlord only has the right to access the property under the very limited circumstances specified in Civil Code...

Is the 3 day notice void due to the incorrect listing of the months and he had agreed to a lower amount verbally and in text p

A three-day notice can be invalid for a number of reasons, and demanding more rent than is actually due is one such reason. However, under the...

Meaning of Writ of Possession to be issued immediately.

After the writ is issued, it has to be taken to the Sheriff. Sometime after receipt of the writ 9and the fees charged for handling the eviction),...

Seeking legal advice from an attorney specializing in these cases.

I agree with Attorney Driscoll's very sound advice. Under applicable law (including Evidence Code Section 500), the owner/insurer would have the...

Can I sue my landlord for leasing me a property she knows has a leaking roof? Is a verbal agreement enforceable?

All California residential rental agreements contain an implied warranty of habitability. If there was a leaking roof and other significant health...

If Property Management wants to do a "general inspection" every 3 months, how can we stop them?

During a residential tenancy, the landlord only has very limited access rights as provided by law. Civil Code Section 1954 only allows entries...

What's my options? Can I attend the court by phone?

As many of the other attorneys noted, many California courts allow telephone appearances for hearings on motions and case management conferences....

If the landlord knew about the illegality of the unit, and did not disclose it, you would seem to have fraud claim. Your damages would include...

Should I write another letter to them about the deposit or just go to small claims court?

In California, if a landlord fails/refuses to intervene when one tenant harasses another, this can constitute a violation of the quiet enjoyment...

Can a landlord require a tenant to use his/her repairman of choice for minor modifications?

This depends on the language of the rental agreement. Most require that the landlord's consent be obtained before making any alterations, and the...