Day 10 with no hot water, landlord keeps giving the run around, what can I do?

Call the local code enforcement agency. If you don't know what agency does local code enforcement, call the mayor's office. They will know what...

You are being threaten with criminal prosecution; you are facing the threat of going to State prison. You need to immediate stop...

Is this a legal matter?

Unless the rental agreement says that you may not have guests, you may have them. Since you live in San Mateo county, there is no rent control or...

I have fallen down from the stairs in a private home where I have been renting a room. Am I eligible for any compensation?

What you need is to speak with a personal injury attorney. They usually get paid on contingency--they don't get paid until you get paid. They can...

I have been renting the house I currently reside in since July of 2013. #1) We moved in July 15th. In November 2013 my landlord

The owners are required to give you 60-days written notice if they are terminating your tenancy. This notice must be handed to you or mailed to you...

Why tell her? If you are a licensee, as opposed to a tenant, you do not have to give notice. Also, you have a claim against your employer for...

I was served with unlawful detainer,but they're are 2 other adults on the rental agreement why am I the only one ?

Regardless of why only you are named in the court papers, unless you timely file a response with the court, you will be evicted about a week after...

Federal Removal

It is unusual for there to be a legitimate reason to remove an unlawful detainer to federal court. If a case is removed without a proper reason,...

Do I have to sign a new lease?

You can ONLY be required to sign a new lease that has the SAME material terms as the previous lease. I am rather certain that this new lease they...

Am I an employee of the property owners?

You may be both a tenant and an employee Many landlords employ residents manage the buildings in which they live without complying with federal,...