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An eviction notice was posted on my door only after being late for 11 days for my apartment. Does this release me from lease?
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Answered on January 23, 2017
It is not clear from your post what kind of notice you received.
If it is a notice to pay rent or quit, I suggest you timely comply by paying...
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Can i sue the apartment where i live
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Answered on January 23, 2017
I'm sorry you are experiencing this.
Have you complained to the local code enforcement agency? In most cities, the agency will promptly send out...
Will a dismissed petty theft charge affect renting an apartment?
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Answered on January 23, 2017
As I understand it, the arrest did not result in a conviction (criminal or otherwise).
If so, you can truthfully say in an application that you...
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Can my landlord change my parking policy mid lease?
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Answered on January 23, 2017
There is no specific law that I am aware of. However, if your lease (or any addendum) entitles you to 3 spaces, that would normally be binding for...
What can I legally do if my apartment complex is not helping me resolve a whole in my roof that they put there?
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Answered on January 20, 2017
You should promptly complain to the local code enforcement agency. In most cities, the agency will promptly send out an inspector, who will cite...
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My tenant who owns a liquor store wants to renew lease. Is it better not to renew lease and rent it month to month?
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Answered on January 20, 2017
Since you normally have no obligation to allow the existing tenant to stay (assuming the tenant has no remaining options to renew/extend), this is...
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What can I do to get out of my lease?
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Answered on January 20, 2017
I'm sorry for your misfortunes.
In most cases, it should be possible to negotiate with the landlord to settle via a stipulated judgment, which...
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I want to file a complain regarding California Civil Code Section 1942.5. Do I need to hire a lawyer to do this?
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Answered on January 20, 2017
You can sue for up to $10k in small claims court. If you want more, you would probably need a lawyer to help you (although the law would allow you...
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Is it fair that my landlord took money out of my deposit for something that never happened?
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Answered on January 20, 2017
If you dispute any deductions from your security deposit, and can't reach a compromise with the landlord, then you can sue in small claims court...
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Can I get out of my lease?
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Answered on January 20, 2017
The lack of hot water might be grounds to terminate the lease under Civil Code Section 1942 (assuming that you complained, and the problem was not...
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