Real estate

Unless the lease provides that the landlord may terminate the lease early, he is stuck with you being there until the end of the lease term. He can...

How do i respond to the unlawful detainer?

If you were served today, you have until Thursday to file your written response with the court. If you fail to timely do so, you may be evicted in...

Is my landlord allowed to withhold my last months rent ($850) if he "doesn't have it & it's not his problem that we're moving"?

You can sue him in small claims court for all the money you paid to him. A contact to rent an illegal unit is void. Have the city inspect the unit...

In regards to a commercial lease, my landlord is unreasonably withholding my right to sublease my unit to a qualified tenant.

You need to hire a tenants' lawyer to review your lease and send a demand letter to the landlord. They will not take you seriously without a lawyer.

I am a California Resident. I own a condo that does not allow dogs. I have a prescription for a therapy dog.

Legally, there is a difference between a "service animal" and "comfort animal." A service animal performs a specific task or tasks for the...

Can a landlord put "No Children" on a lease?

I agree with Mr. Hirsh. You may want to file a complaint with the California Dept. Of Fair Employment and Housing. See link below.

As much as dislike disagreeing with my colleague, Ms. Larkin, I must do so here. Go ahead and file a claim with the landlord's insurance company....

Can a landowner give you a 60 day eviction notice to renovate the apartment?

Yes. There is no rent control/eviction control where you live. If you are not on a lease (or the lease has expired), the landlord can give you...

Can I/ Should I withhold rent until my landlord fixes my heater?

I agree with the comments of my colleagues. Getting the city or county to cite the landlord for no heat is your first step. Doing so documents...

We're suing a former landlord for uninhabitability.Farmers Insurance atty has the claim. attorney needed for us?

I agree that you need an attorney. If you would not perform surgery on yourself, do not litigate for yourself. In both cases, you really don't know...