Can he kick me out for asking for maintenance? And if he does how many days can I stay at my home before I have to leave ?

Under Civil Code Section 1942.5, it is illegal for a landlord to retaliate against a tenant for lawfully and peacefully exercising any legal...

Is the tenant or landlord responsible for paying 4 the storage? R tenants still responsible 4 paying rent if NOT living there?

If the apartment is uninhabitable (is there a red tag from DBI or the fire department?), that would normally excuse the obligation to pay...

If a tenant dues a landlord and the landlord subsequently sells the building, who liable for damages- buyer, or seller/defendant

If the potential lawsuit, etc. are properly disclosed to potential buyers, then there would be no obvious basis for rescinding the sales...

Landlord abuse

Civil Code Section 1954 does not allow a landlord to gain access to simply do a general inspection-including to assess cleanliness. The entry has...

What are the rights of the tenants and the landlord in a situation such as this?

As the other attorneys note, it would be a very good idea to promptly consult a competent local landlord-tenant attorney and the SF Rent Board...

Do I have responsibility to pay for other rent?

If you are only a subtenant, you normally only have a contractual relationship with the master tenant who rented you the space, and do not owe rent...

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Do i have right to leave im on 1 yr lease. Also what grounds do i have for her being a roomate and getting 6 months of half the

Under applicable California law, including Civil Code Section 1942, if a landlord is placed on notice of significant housing dilapidations, health...

If I am not served proper eviction notice and feel intimated or threatened if I don't leave, am I entitled to damages?

You may have a variety of civil remedies, including seeking damages for defamation, and violation of your quiet enjoyment rights. If there has...

Can a new homeowner change my rent in a home I have lived in for years with no notice?

I agree with Attorney Moss's advice. Moreover, even if this new "owner" is legitimate (which should be ascertainable from the Alameda County...

Can a landlord legally ignore all emails in regards to noise? Can anything be done?

Under California law, all residential rental agreements have an implied covenant of quiet enjoyment, which (among other things) obligates the...