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Can a landlord ask me to pay the free month I was given which is invalid if a 1-year lease is broken?
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Answered on September 11, 2018
The free month was part of the consideration given for you signing a 1-year lease. If you broke the lease, and will not be staying the full year,...
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I'm a co-tenant in California with roommates that haven't paid rent in 9 months. What if I just leave?
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Answered on September 11, 2018
Unless your tenancy is month-to-month, you generally have no right to terminate by notice, and would remain liable for the rent (and other...
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Can my ex demand I leave a house where both our names are on the lease and utilities are in my name because he pays the bills?
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Answered on September 11, 2018
One co-tenant generally has no right to evict the other co-tenant. So, if you are both on the lease, he has no right to evict you.
You should...
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I have not signed a contract or rental agreement can i still be served with a 30 notice?
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Answered on September 11, 2018
Tenancies don't have to be in writing, and can be established other ways, such as by simple payment and acceptance of rent, or by an oral...
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I have a tenant that want to change units. Do I write a new lease or do we just alter the original lease. They just started
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Answered on September 11, 2018
Your post does not mention whether the tenancy is rent-controlled.
If it is, then you normally would not have to carry over the rent-controlled...
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Is it illegal to post a 60 fay notice to vacate without cause when one of the tenants is legally disabled?
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Answered on September 11, 2018
Unless a landlord has an illegal motive (such as disability discrimination), and/or the tenancy is subject to a local rent control/eviction control...
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How do I deal with a nuisance neighbor who thinks he is invincible?
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Answered on September 07, 2018
Have you already tried complaining to the police, including for violations of SF's noise ordinance?
If you assemble good audio/video evidence,...
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How can i get an eviction off my record if I believe we were evicted wrongfully ?
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Answered on September 07, 2018
Unfortunately, if you were validly served with the unlawful detainer, either did not respond, or lost at trial, and then did not pursue a timely...
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What can I do if I’m in a lease in a rat and flea infested home?
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Answered on September 07, 2018
You should immediately complain to the local code enforcement agency. If the agency cites the landlord, that should strengthen your legal position...
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Three month approval for sublease expired, as landlord do I have to approve new sublease? This is a SF rent control unit.
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Answered on September 07, 2018
It would be necessary to review the relevant facts and documents to give a complete answer. However, this seems to fall within Section...
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