I rent an illegal room from someone that went to jail' And the family broke in while I was sleep and started to change the locks
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Answered on February 11, 2025
I suggest you call the police concerning the attempted lockout. Lockouts are illegal and actionable, including under Civil Code Section...
How do I proceed in getting my notice lease break fee waived?
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Answered on February 11, 2025
Under the facts you describe, you may - if that is your preference - have the right to withdraw your termination notice, including because of the...
What can I do when my neighbors are purposely mocking me, annoying me, hitting on walls, being loud, and spraying some type of
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Answered on February 10, 2025
You can sue the neighbors for nuisance, etc., can also seek a civil harassment restraining order, and can make a police report. You should also...
Landlord and tenant dispute regarding security deposit and dispute ?
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Answered on February 10, 2025
To the degree the landlord failed to comply with Civil Code Section 1950.5, you can sue in small claims court to challenge any deductions from your...
A tenant was given a list of chemicals to be used for pest control. Can they request non-chemical treatments be used instead ?
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Answered on February 10, 2025
Under FEHA and other disability rights laws, the landlord has a duty of reasonable accommodation with respect to certain requests by tenants. That...
Will my landlord automatically have to pay for my tempory place if the mold inspector says its uninhabitable?
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Answered on February 10, 2025
Unless code enforcement actually red tags the unit, probably not. However, if you want to break your lease without penalty, you should have grounds...
Can I still report this? Is there a chance that criminal charges could be filed?
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Answered on February 10, 2025
You can report to the police and/or sue. If you sue in small claims, your recovery is limited by the court's jurisdiction, which I believe is $12.5k.
Can I be evicted if I signed a stipulation with the landlords attorney?
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Answered on February 10, 2025
It depends on the language of the stipulation, including whether it authorized the landlord to have a writ issued in advance of the move out...
Can you evict a disabled person that has no where to go?
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Answered on February 10, 2025
Unless your tenancy is subject to an eviction control law, your month-to-month tenancy could be terminated simply by giving notice, and no...
Can a tenant with no contract sue the landlord if they have an autistic child if a 120 day notice to eviction notice was given?
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Answered on February 10, 2025
Even if there is no rental agreement, since you asked and received at least some rent, it is a valid tenancy, and can only be terminated by means...
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