Roommate saying I overcharge them and asking for refund.

If everyone agreed on how rent was to be split, and there was no fraud (such as you making misrepresentations about the square footage of the...

Can I call a plumber for a sewage back up if my landlord wont?

I generally agree with Mr. Moss' advice. However, if the problem is not promptly resolved, you may (depending on the cost involved and other...

Can a landlord ask you to move out of your apartment so he can upgrade it to rent for a higher price?

In some rent control jurisdictions, a landlord needs good cause under both Section 8 AND the local rent control ordinance to evict. However, absent...

I don't know what is in your rental agreement and/or house rules. However, unless your exercises were sufficiently noisy or otherwise disturbing to...

Can a sheriffs serve a eviction notice with a TRO in place against me? ?

I'd have to see the TRO, but it seems doubtful that a TRO - especially if issued on an ex parte basis (i.e. without a hearing that you were allowed...

Can my landlord increase my rent over 10% without 60 day notice?

If your tenancy is not subject to a local rent control/eviction control ordinance, the landlord would normally have the right to simply evict you...

After ending tenancy, can landlord deduct amount from security deposit for refurbishments that don't match invoice?

If you question the legitimacy of the deductions, you can sue in small claims court for damages under Civil Code Section 1950.5. However, bear in...

If the original notice to terminate doesn’t give a reason for termination & the landlord accepted rent after it expired?

If the landlord accepted rent for a period beyond the termination date (i.e. if the rent paid and accepted exceeded what was owed through the...

What can I do?

I am re-posting this under employment law, because my understanding is that there are restrictions on what can be lawfully deducted from your...

If I break a rental lease what fee do I have to pay?

If you break your lease, the damages are normally those specified in Civil Code Section 1951.2, and would typically include whatever rent the...