In an UD filed in Jan. based on a 3day the landlord's atty served me Monday with a 30 day Notice is that legal?

The landlord is allowed to serve multiple notices, so long as they don't waive earlier notices, or somehow reinstate the tenancy. You can...

Can a landlord charge me for many late fees that were never accessed during our stay even after we have moved out?

Late fees are generally illegal and unenforceable in California residential tenancies. See Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp. 7. If...

I want to know what I should do about my situation with my apartment I am renting ?

Based on your description, you should certainly have grounds to either rescind the lease for fraud, or terminate under Civil Code Section 1942...

I need to know what my options are regarding my tenants inhabiting an unpermitted bedroom and bathroom addition?

You are not entitled to rent for an illegal unit. See Carter v. Cohen (2010) 188 Cal. App. 4th 1038, 1047. Consequently, most courts take the...

My rental contract ends june 30th 2018, today i received a 60 day notice to vacate. How soon can i legally leave?

You can leave whenever you want. However, unless the landlord agrees to an early lease termination, you will owe rent through June 30.

What is more appropriate: owner move in or family move in?

Assuming the property is subject to the SF rent control ordinance, you must strictly comply with the applicable provisions (including Sections...

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My owner sent a notice Stating that he is going to inspect my duplex every month is this legal?

As Mr. Chen correctly notes, Civil Code Section 1954 allows a landlord to enter on proper notice, provided the landlord is entering for one of the...

Is my landlord's precedence and silence on 4/15 a valid defense against non-payment eviction?

I agree with Mr. Chen. However, you should still timely respond to the unlawful detainer, because even if you don't have a viable defense (and you...

Can i walk out of home buying contract during my contingency period, even if inspections found nothing major?

The law imposes a good faith requirement in connection with such inspection contingencies, so there may be an issue if the seller presses the...

Early lease termination in la?

You probably have grounds to rescind the lease for fraud under Civil Code Section 1689, but would have the burden of proof if the matter ends up...