Verbal eviction

I agree with Mr. Moss' good advice, and would also note that if you accepted rent after learning of the lease violations, you may have waived any...

Does my landlord have to fix my tub that will not drain

You should consider complaining to the local code enforcement agency about the problem. You could also consider invoking the "repair and deduct"...

Soon to be a squatter I think.. so I was told.

If the landlord accepted rent from anyone other than the named tenants (such as you and your boyfriend), that may well have resulted in making...

Recieved ud on a friday when is 5 days up worked for landlord fo

It is unclear from your description whether you would be considered a tenant or an employee/licensee. If you were a licensee, the owner could...

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...