Apartment building turns non smoking, is this in defiance of my 4th Amendment right to feel secure in my home?

Usually, the Fourth Amendment only restricts the actions of the government, not of private persons. Therefore, the Fourth Amendment does not...

Can a landlord call your work and degrade you to your boss?

I agree with Mr. Mataele's statements above. In addition, I would suggest that you immediately contact a lawyer. A letter from a lawyer to your...

How long do I have to give an answer ...

I agree with Mr. Kane. However, when that five day clock starts running can depend on how you are served. The clock starts later if you are served...

My lease is up November 1st. I have lived in my apartment for 9 years.

I agree with Mr. Roach. The only exception is if the rent is being raised to retaliate against you for asserting your legal rights or if it is...

Do I need to do anything after I received a Three day notice to pay or quit?

If you owe the rent and can pay it, do so before the three-day notice expires and GET A RECEIPT showing when it was paid. If you cannot pay the...

Landlord might lose my house took a loan out on it

In addition, even if you are in a month-to-month rental situation, federal law requires you to be given at least 90-days written notice if the...

I am an onsite motel mgr,at same location for 7 yrs,i have been given a 5 day notice to vacate mgr living qtrs.IS THIS legal?

If you do not move within the five days, the owner cannot legally lock you out; he must file an unlawful detainer lawsuit (UD), serve you with a...

I am a San Francisco tenants' attorney. The Health and Safety Code section permits entry ONLY to inspect the smoke detectors, it does not permit...

A 3 day notice was posted on my door demanding next months rent now...Three days later I was served with an unlawful detainer.

I am a San Francisco tenants attorney. It is very important that you timely respond to the unlawful detainer lawsuit. You need to get professional...

My landlady rescinded the eviction notice last week and asked for the relocation money back. I'm entitled to that money, yes?

I take it that you are a tenant in a unit subject to the San Francisco Rent Ordinance (SFRO). The landlord is required to pay you one-half of the...