Can i demand a copy my rental agreement from landlord ?

Yes-see Civil Code Section 1962. However, in the short term, if you receive a 3-day notice, it would be prudent to timely comply with the...

Can I text tenant a 3 days notice??

Service by text is not valid. I suggest you consult a local landlord-tenant attorney to help you properly draft and serve the notice.

Can a new landlord charge late fees when rent is late when there is no new contract and it doesn’t state that on the old one?

Unless your rental agreement included a late fee, none is owed. Moreover, even if the lease had such a provision, late fees are generally...

If a unit illegal, are all the landlord/tenant 1950.5 requirements still to be followed?

I agree with Mr. Jellins, but would add that if a unit is illegal, no rent is owed. See North 7th Street Associates v. Constante (2016) 7...

Why why is my landlord evicting me for $2?

I agree with Mr. Shields - you must immediately seek legal assistance, and seek a stay from the court if you want to fight this. This also looks...

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO ANSWER AND HOW LONG WILL THE PROCESS TAKE?

Service by mail is usually not valid, although there are exceptions. Assuming (which may or may not be correct) that the service by mail was...

I have a lease for 5 years for $1500 mo + .10% as property manager. Lease expires in 2022. Owners want to manage now.

Your rights depend on the language of the lease. Unless there is something which gives the owners the right to raise rent if they decide to no...

How do you properly serve someone an unlawful detainer?

If personal service is unsuccessful, the law provides the plaintiff with other means of serving papers, including substituted service, or...

Landlord tenant security deposit - what can be deducted

The tenant has an argument. However, if you want to press the issue, timely make the deductions and provide the written statement under Civil Code...

If the landlord accepted rent without protest after learning of the pet, the landlord may well have waived any right to evict you for breaching the...