I need 20 days more for the due day that my landlord gave me. What should I do?

Your post does not describe the circumstances of your termination (e.g. whether you were given a proper 60-day termination notice, whether there is...

I agree with Mr. Moss, but would add that there is a specific California precedent, Schmitt v. Felix (1958) 157 Cal.App.2d 542, which confirms your...

Landlord claims I didn't pay rent when I did. What do I do?

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

Is a landlord-tenant relationship the nature of a 'duty'?

Depending on the wording of the request for admission, it is not clear why you would need summary judgment. If the request was admitted, and his...

What should i do if the landlord suing me for destroy the interior finish?

I agree with Mr. Wurms, especially so you can have an attorney evaluate your rights and obligations under the lease. In addition to Mr. Wurms'...

That does not make sense to me, because there needs to be some document signed by the departing tenant in which that tenant surrenders his/her...

Can landlord serve a 3 notice when they know you're out of town, meaning you wouldn't receive in time to reposed within 3 days?

The landlord is not required to delay serving a notice if you are out of town. You could ask that he also email you a copy, but it is debatable...

Technically speaking, the landlord forfeited any right to make deductions. However, the landlord would not forfeit any claims for damage to the...

We purchased an apartment building. Can we fire the apartment manager and ask him to leave? Property is under rent control.

It the manager is just an employee/licensee, rather than a tenant, then you should be able to do so. However, I would check with a local...

I got married and now the property manager says I'm in violation of my lease, can I be evicted?

It is unlawful (under FEHA, the Unruh Act, etc.) for the landlord/property manager to discriminate on the basis of family/marital status. You...