I can't tell you why someone else does something. However your speculation is plausible. Your landlord is required to cash your check within 30...

Can I answer form and special interrogatories in the same document?

Doing so it's not good practice. The responses to form Interrogatories and the responses to special interrogatories should be in separate documents...

How can I get my room rental deposit returned?

Sue in small claims court. In addition to the deposit, make certain that you ask for the additional two times penalty for improperly withholding...

In California, it is illegal to discriminate in housing due to family status (a narrow exception exists for certain all-senior housing). That...

Sorry. You describe a situation but do not ask a question. What are you trying to do--break the lease or force management to give you a...

Is a 30 day notice required to be given to a landlord before moving under month-to-month tenancy?

Yes, you must give at least 30 days written notice to your landlord of your intent to terminate your tenancy. Written notice means ink on paper,...

We signed new lease, now new owners are saying all leases are not being renewed and we have to leave end of September?

Mr. Chen is dead on in his answer. However, the response would necessarily be different if their were local rent control/infection control. In such...

To start with, many self-converted room/apartments are constructed without required permits. It is illegal to rent out these rooms/apartments. ...

Unfortunately, your situation demonstrates the unfair situation many tenants find themselves in when there is no local rent control or eviction...

Eviction ?

Self-help evictions are illegal in California. The only exception to the requirement of a court order to evict someone is where only one "lodger"...