Can I pro rate my rent because my apartment is not habitable

Although it may be unfair for tenants living in hotter parts of California, a/c does not fall within the implied warranty of habitability (see e.g....

Can a landlord take rent money to pay off prior late fees

Late fees are generally illegal/unenforceable in residential tenancies. See Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp 7. Your landlord us...

I live in California and I just got a 60 day eviction noitice. But my home is and has been and will be under renovation. Help ?

You are entitled to basic housing services up to the date of your termination. You can complain to the local code enforcement agency, sue in small...

If I was a 10 year year tenant and landlord is trying to charge me for things I told him about during my lease can he?

You are not responsible for anything beyond ordinary wear and tear. If the former landlord's claims appear improper and/or he took deductions from...

What happens if an attorney does NOT respond to an Unlawful Detainer Answer?

My sympathies on your situation. Once an answer is filed to an unlawful detianer complaint, either side can ask the court to set the case for...

Unless the sublease rent is limited by a local rent control ordinance, a master tenant can charge whatever he/she wants. You may wish to...

We have a settlement agreement with terms. The terms aren't being met, and money is missing. What can we do as heirs?

If there is an administratrix involved, this sounds like a probate issue, and I will re-post under that category. You should promptly consult a...

By law am I entitled to new carpet.

Unless the condition of the carpet is so bad as to violate applicable health or safety codes (which is probably not the case if there are no...

Do we (2 tenants) have to pay the "breaking the lease" fine if we (both tenants) did not sign renewal?

It is hard to say without knowing more facts, and actually reviewing the relevant documents. Under some circumstances, a contract can be...

I agree with Mr. Kane, but would also note that you may have grounds to rescind your lease (including under Civil Code Section 1689), employ the...