My central heating in the place i rent has been broken for 4 weeks. can i withhold paying rent until it is fixed?

in addition to following Ms. Larkin's advice, you may also want to contact Hayward/Alameda County Code Enforcement to document the problem.

Building with a new landlord in San Francisco. Storage not on the lease. Renovation of apartment.

I agree with Ms. Larkin's advice. In addition, you may want to consider that the use of the storage area for anything other than storage may be a...

We rented a sight unseen property in Hi.for 3 weeks costing 6K it was not habitable.We canceled 2 weeks before & no refund given

While you may be able to sue in CA, you could not effectively use small claims court because the person sued must be physically present for...

I'm renting a home, it is now being sold by owner. How much time do I have before I have to move out?

If you have lived there one year or less, he must give you 30-days WRITTEN notice of the termination of your tenancy; if you have lived there for...

While the minimum amount paid to tenants is set by law, landlords will often pay well in excess of that amount to not have to go through litigation...

Single woman-no hot water 6 days! Forced to rent a hotel room to bathe&get ready for work/events? should landlord cover cost?

Contact Berkeley Code Enforcement immediately. If the problem is resolved soon you can either go to the Berkeley rent board or sue him in small...

Can a commercial building landlord refuse to rent office space to a company that serves disabled individuals as their clients?

Start with the Unruh Act, Civil Code 51. However, this is not a battle you are going to win by yourself. You need the help of an experienced...

I have a lease with a property management company in ca that ends on February 20. On Feb. 5th the owner gave me a 30 day notice

If you continue in possession of the property after the lease expires and the landlord accepts rent for a period after the lease expires, you then...

How do I deal with an unlawful detainer with a court judgment on my credit report?

There is a provision for setting aside the default and judgment if you had no knowledge of the lawsuit. However, you need to act immediately. If...

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You are talking about a very expensive and valuable asset--your land and vineyard. Spend a few hundred dollars to get advice and help from a local...