If the landlord were to claim damages against me after I file and move out, will that be post-petition debt?

This is really a bankruptcy question, so I shall re-post under that category.

What legal option do I have for a landlord that will not accept check payment?

What the landlord proposes still sounds like an "electronic funds transfer" as defined by Civil Code Section 1947.3(c). In any event, they can't...

what happen when the 2nd lien in auction and got owner ? should we continue to pay for the 1st lien ? please advice

You need to immediately consult a real estate attorney familiar with foreclosure law. If the foreclosure on the second mortgage was done...

What happen if a property management company failed to provide a rental agreement along with rental receipts for payments?

You can request a copy of your rental agreement under Civil Code Section 1962. However, since I gather you are a defendant in an unlawful detainer,...

California law for month to month lease?

You are correct that the rent should be pro-rated, since she must give at least 30 days notice. If she refuses to pay, and you can't negotiate a...

What are the specific differences between San Fran residential lease laws vs. state laws?

Instead of trying to write your own lease (which would take a lot of work and research), I suggest you just get the current forms from the San...

MyMylandlord rented me house without a permit ?

Unless the city/county orders you out (including by red-tagging the building), you are entitled to at least 30 days written notice, served in...

Can a landlord charge a 60 days notice after we moved out and then rent the place 3 wks later? We broke the lease.

If it was not in the contract, the landlord has no right to charge it. Even if it was in the contract, such a provision would be of...

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If she is trying to evict you in retaliation for peacefully asserting your legal rights (including by denying improper requests for access - see...

What recourse do I have against the roommate who refuses to make his room available for showing. he is leaving end of month.

It is unclear from your post whether the roommate is your co-tenant, or a subtenant. If he is your subtenant, then he would have to allow...