Can the owner date a 30 day notice from the middle of the month that I already paid rent?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Rent is owed through the expiration date of the termination notice, and the landlord is free to give the...

Landlord returned >15% of our security deposit 41 days after our last day of tenancy, and did not enclose receipts for work done

Whether or not the judge made a mistake (and it sounds like he/she may well have done so), the plaintiff in a small claims court action has no...

What is the statue of limitations (if this is a correct term) for suing for breech of sublease contract?

I agree with Mr. Moss that it may not make sense to sue, especially if the former subtenant doesn't have the funds to pay a judgment. However, you...

Have you complained to the local code enforcement agency? In most cities, the agency will send out an inspector, who will cite the landlord for any...

Can I ask my roommate to move out if she is not in the lease and I gave her a 60 day notice ?

If she refuses to leave, you need to consult an attorney about evicting her by means of an unlawful detainer lawsuit. In the meantime, don't...

Can my wife kick me out of our house that was purchased while married ? My name is not on the deed and we are still married.

This is a family law issue, so I will re-post.

Can a landlord charge me late fee for there mistake in a monthly payment.

If you were undercharged for the rent, you still owe the money. However, late fees are generally not valid in residential tenancies-see Orozco v....

Is it legal for a landlord to go up on the rent every 6 months from $50 to $100.

My understanding is that if you have a Section 8 tenancy, rent increases must be approved by Section 8. You should talk to the local housing...

Veer from reasons listed in 30/60 Notice to Vacate, at Trial? Residential property.

Under some circumstances, a landlord is allowed to bring up new issues at an unlawful detainer trial-see Code of Civil Procedure Section 1173....

What are landlord's obligation when mold is found in rental home?

Not all mold is toxic-some is just unsightly. It still might not be a bad idea to report the problem to the Dept. of Building Inspection if you...