What is proper reimbursement for extreme water damage?

if the ceiling collapse, etc. resulted from your landlord's negligence or other misconduct, then you would be entitled to compensation under a...

How much can a landlord keep for damaged carpet? Can we hold up sale with lawsuit?

You can't hold up the sale. However, you can refuse to pay the $2k, and if the landlords make deductions from your security deposit that you feel...

How do I get back deposit from landlord who is unfairly deducting 95% of my security deposit over un-agreed charges.

I'm sorry you experienced this. If deductions were made which did not comply with Civil Code Section 1950.5, and you can't negotiate a compromise,...

I just got a notice that my apartment will be renovated while I'm living there. How can I fight for my peace and quiet?

This seems to be a duplicate post. Please see my response to the more recent post.

Husband of lessee not on lease will not vacate, on month to month lease consequence for former leessee. Also can husband remain?

If the tenancy is month-to-month, any of the co-tenants has the right to terminate their co-tenancy by giving proper notice under Civil Code...

Preliminarily, a landlord's right of entry is generally limited by Civil Code Section 1954, which only allows a landlord to enter on proper notice,...

When am I able to pay for a rat exterminator and deduct from my rent?

This is covered by Civil Code Section 1942. Have you complained to the local code enforcement agency? In most cities, the agency will send...

Do I have any rights to sue an apartment complex for not letting me know what the increase in rent would be

If you are on a fixed-term lease, that does not include either a clear and enforceable renewal option, or something else that allows you to stay on...

My landlady is asking me to pay for property damage caused by my roommate.

This is a duplicate posting, which was already correctly answered by Mr. Moss. The exaggerated damage claim certainly gives you something to...

Can I be evicted without written notice as a lodger?

Termination of lodgers is covered by Civil Code Section 1946.5. You would be entitled to proper notice if you fall within that statute, but (at...