What should I do if I been over paying my rent but the landlord ignored me when I brought it to his attention now IAM being evic

If your father overpaid the rent, then his estate might have a claim, but you would not (unless you opened an estate, were appointed as the...

Can my month to month tenant refuse my entry to perform maintenance on/in property? e.g. remove rat traps set by exterminator?

You can enter on proper notice for any of the reasons authorized under Civil Code Section 1954, including necessary repairs/maintenance. I would...

My tenant won't pay and won't leave an unpermitted unit in LA. What can I do?

Because the unit is illegal, no rent is owed, and you normally can't evict for non-payment of rent - see e.g. North 7th Street Associates v....

The landlord would have no obligation to replace the carpet, and if your lease prohibits alterations, etc. without the landlord's prior consent...

I have been renting a room for 2 1/2 years l have bills in my name but I'm not on the lease do I have the same rights.?

If the landlord accepted you as a co-tenant (e.g. by accepting rent directly from you), then you would have the same rights as your brother, but...

Do I have to pay my old-landlord $3700 for 7 years worth of water bills he forgot to collect?

The landlord must properly account for your deposit, and can only make legitimate deductions. If you disagree with any of the charges/deductions,...

Can my landlord evicted even if the months isn’t over yet?

Generally speaking, rent is due in full at the beginning of the month. The landlord is not legally obligated to let you pay late, or in...

Can I take my landlord of court in response to him sending me an outrageous damage/repairs bill for my previous home?

Yes, you can sue in small claims court under Civil Code Section 1950.5 for your damages and (discretionary) statutory/punitive damages connected...

Served several warning notices for feeding cats outside my apt?

Attracting/encouraging feral cats could be considered a nuisance, and grounds to evict under Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161. Moreover, if...

Can I break my 12 month lease due to roach infestation?

You may well have grounds to break your lease under Civil Code Section 1942 and/or the doctrine of constructive eviction. You might also be...