I agree with Jethro. Tell your landlord so. He has a duty to mitigate anyway, find another tenant asap. Try to apply your security deposit to...

Can I call a police to remove my husband's daughter in our aparment? She is an adult and doesnt pay rent. I feel threatened.

She is most likely a "licensee", guest, entitled to court process. However, there is no downside to calling the police. They may put her out,...

Must a landlord mitigate damages by making reasonable efforts to re-rent a property as soon as possible after a tenant vacates?

Yes. Then, it will come down to a factual review of what efforts he made and could have made. Encourage him to start showing the place now,...

Can an eviction notice be retracted?

Just serve written notice that the verbal notice is withdrawn.

What is the best way to to quickly realize a buyout from my landlord

The best way is to show the owner why it is in HIS interest, and that of his children, to consummate a deal. Much depends on how they view it. I...

Disparate treatment in common area of mixed-use building: Refusal to accommodate parking of mobility device in bike/car park.

You should locate an attorney with some knowledge of disability law and ask him or her to write a demand letter.

Commercial Unlawful Detainer -- Landlord wants to settle but wants higher rent now

Once the three day notice to pay or quit expires, without payment, your lease is terminated. Of course, there may be more to the story, but that...

San Francisco has a strict form of rent and eviction control. It applies to almost all buildings built before 1979. Was yours? Was your mother...

How do you determine loss of servces in an apt rental? My landlord had several weeks of disruptive work in and outside of my apt

It is a subjective test, so, no easy answer. Put down what you think. 50%. Then, after a hearing, the Administrative Law Judge will decide.

Strict compliance is required in Unlawful Detainer actions. Thus, it should fail. However, it is up to the judge. You need a backup plan.