My central air conditioner quit working a year ago and it still hasn't been fixed. I had to stay in a hotel for 4 days..

If you were promised a/c, and the landlord failed to provide it, you may have claims for fraud and/or breach of contract. Otherwise, you are...

How do I get out of my lease for a family emergency

I'm very sorry to hear about your family's health issues. Unfortunately, however, unless there is something in the lease providing for such...

What legal rights do I have when a neighbor is intentionally disturbing and verbally harassing me?

If you are a tenant, you should complain to the landlord, who would then have a duty to investigate, and (if warranted) take appropriate corrective...

I have a month to month lease with a tenant. The rental agreement says 30 day notice. Does CA require the landlord to give 60

Notice requirements for residential tenancies are laid out in Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1. If this is a residential tenancy, applicable law,...

Can my landlord charge a late fee if it's not in the rental agreement?

Although my colleagues are correct that a landlord is generally free to change terms of tenancy in a month-to-month under by giving proper written...

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If I was given a verbal 60 day eviction and out in 30 do I still owe them money?

Technically, if you wanted to move out sooner than 60 days, then you should have given your own formal notice under Civil Code Sections...

Relocation fees from landlord?

I agree with Attorney DAmico's advice, and would only add that you are entitled to a formal written notice, served in compliance with Civil Code...

How many days weeks or months do I have to move out of the place I live?

Your friend (who I am assuming is the master tenant) must give you a proper written notice to evict you. If you are month-to-month, this would be...

Issues concerning residential security deposits are generally covered by Civil Code Section 1950.5. Unless the lease or other documents...

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