In california a landlord has 21 days to mail the move out statement to the former tenant. What is the penalty if they dont?

If the landlord does not timely comply with Civil Code Section 1950.5, the landlord is not entitled to hold onto the security deposit, but is still...

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What is my firs step as a tenant who was asked to leave my Landlord's property the next day? I have property, including clothes?

If rent was requested/paid, it sounds like you would legally be considered a tenant, rather than a guest or licensee. If so, the landlord could...

My landlord refuses to take my rent money. Can she make me leave without legally doing it?

Depending upon whether you are a lodger or a tenant (it is hard to tell from your post), you'd be entitled to written notice, probably under Civil...

How long do I have to move if my landlord wants me out

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. If you are behind on the rent, the landlord is free to serve you with a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit,...

Am I protected from a large rent increase when the "Master Tenant" vacates? I am an original occupant and pay the landlord rent?

If the landlord has accepted rent from you, then you are a co-tenant, regardless of what labels are used in the lease, and should have the right to...

Can I remove my name off of a lease if I'm only a CO occupant and it's only a week old

Your proper legal remedy is to sue the co-occupant for breach of contract, nuisance, ouster, etc. You could try reporting the unauthorized...

Regardless of what your landlord and roommate may want or suggest, you would normally have the right to terminate your co-tenancy upon proper...

Can a landlord face consequences for not addressing or intentionally ignoring a religious harassment incident?

If the harassment was by another tenant, or someone else within the landlord's control, the landlord may well have a duty to investigate, and take...

How can I get my security deposit back?

It is unclear whether the document you signed allows you to leave without notice. unless it does, or you have some other lawful basis for...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. If the deadline has not passed, you can file an appeal, but it would not automatically stop the eviction -...