Can a landlord charge you twice in a month for late fees?

Late fees are usually illegal in residential leases-see Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp. 7. However, as a practical matter, if you...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. You might try complaining to the Department of Building Inspection. They can check to see if the stairs,...

Can I get the owner to make the built-in Air Condition below quiet enough for me to sleep at night?

Have you complained to code enforcement? It may be that the a/c installation, etc. don't comply with code. You may also have possible claims for...

Isn't there a stature in ca that allows a tenant to withhold rent if the landlord isn't doing anything to make an apt. habitable

If the mold, etc. was serious (not all mold is toxic, and cosmetic or minor defects don't violate the implied warranty of habitability), and there...

I received an unlawful detainer in the mail does that mean I have an eviction on my record?

I can't say for sure without reading it, but suspect you received a notice from the court that an unlawful detainer was field against you. In...

I moved in with my girl friend I pay rent every month but not on the lease can she call the cops on me to leave

Of the landlord has accepted direct rental payments from you, then you have become a co-tenant, even if your name is not on the lease. If you pay...

Living conditions are unlivable, what is my recourse?

The law doesn't provide an exact formula for rent reductions or other compensation under such circumstances. The compensation offered for the...

If you renewed the lease after you knew about the problem, you probably would not have the right to rescind the lease under Civil Code Section...

Should i get mediator or lawer?

Mediation is often a good idea, including for neighbor disputes. However, it is a voluntary process, so your neighbor would have to agree. If...

You should be able to find out who owns the land via the county assessor.