What to do when renters want owners to pay for repairs performed without approval?

Subject to my comment below about insurance, I agree with the practical and productive approach suggested by Mr. Moss. If that doesn't work, and...

When served a 30 day notice is a relative allowed to sign it ?

If you don't have an unexpired fixed-term tenancy, the landlord would normally have the right to terminate your tenancy by proper written notice,...

Assuming that your unit is subject to the SF rent control ordinance (and most illegal units are), the landlord is generally barred from reducing...

I received an unlawful detainer on 12/21/16, and now 1/11/17 received a 5 day sheriffs notice, what are my rights?

It sounds like you were sued for unlawful detainer, did not respond, had a default judgment entered against you, and the Sheriff has provided...

The home we lease has become infested with rats and mice. Landlord notified. Nothing being done.

Have you complained to the local code enforcement agency? In most cities, the agency will promptly send someone out to inspect the property, and...

Can the landlord/owner take belongings from a tenant's apartment after a lock out eviction for his own keeping?

The landlord must comply with Civil Code Section 1980 and following with respect to personal property left behind by a tenant. If the landlord...

Is it illegal to serve 3 Day pay or Quit notice if your not late paying the rent yet?

Even if the notice is premature, it would be safer to pay the rent in full by the specified deadline, but to do so under an express written protest...

Eviction notice

If you have been served with an unlawful detainer summons and complaint (as opposed to just a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit), then unless you...

If our lockout was today but our landlord accepted our rent for the month, what does that mean for our case?

If the landlord accepted rent, that created a new tenancy. If the landlord does not stop the scheduled eviction, and the sheriff evicts you, you...

Will I be able to sue my landlord with negligence?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Have you complained to the local code enforcement agency? In most cities, the agency will promptly send...