If I’m not on the lease where I am currently living, am I legally obligated to deep clean the rooms where I’ve been staying?
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Answered on May 01, 2025
Certain obligations are implied by law, including under Civil Code Section 1928. You should leave the place at least as clean as it was when you...
Am I liable for countertop damage caused by my subtenant in San Francisco?
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Answered on April 30, 2025
You normally would be liable for your subtenant's negligence or other misconduct. However, there MAY be an argument that this is just ordinary wear...
What's my liability for a damaged appliance?
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Answered on April 30, 2025
Your potential liability is not capped by your security deposit, and negligence is not considered ordinary wear and tear. However, there is...
Is it legal for the property management company to dispose of my personal belongings?
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Answered on April 29, 2025
Many leases/parking agreements prohibit using the space for storage. Such use can also sometimes violate fire codes, etc.
The landlord could...
Does the termination of tenancy still stand or what options do I have?
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Answered on April 29, 2025
If your tenancy is subject to an eviction control law, such as the Cal. Tenant Protection Act, the landlord can only evict you for refusing to sign...
Is a 30-day notice sent via email or text valid?
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Answered on April 29, 2025
Notices must be in writing, and served in one of the ways authorized under Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1, which don't include email or text. If...
What can I do about neighbor kids throwing stuff in our yard?
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Answered on April 28, 2025
You may well be able to seek a civil harassment restraining order against the parents (who know about this misconduct, and are permitting it), and...
Do I get my deposit back if contingency removal and notice to perform were not sent to me the buyer?
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Answered on April 28, 2025
Many contingencies, including loan and appraisal contingencies, at least arguably impose a duty of good faith on the buyer to actually try to get...
What do I do if I cannot reach the landlord from the property where I live to give notice?
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Answered on April 28, 2025
You only need to give notice to your master tenant, since that is your landlord. Notice should be in writing, as per Civil Code Section 1946.
If...
What is needed for landlord to evict for drug dealing?
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Answered on April 28, 2025
Whether or not the claim has any merit, if you have been sued and properly served, you must timely file an appropriate response with the court, or...
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