What are my rights, if any, when the water is often shut off for repairs without any notice?
I am sorry you are experiencing this. Have you complained to the local code enforcement agency about the ongoing plumbing issues? In most...
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I am sorry you are experiencing this. Have you complained to the local code enforcement agency about the ongoing plumbing issues? In most...
I am sorry you were a victim of domestic violence, but that normally does not suspend or excuse the obligation to pay rent. It is hard to give...
It is hard to tell from what you posted, but I assume what happened is that your parents were late on the rent, did not comply with a 3-day pay or...
The issue would be whether it was intended that you occupy as a guest, or a subtenant, and it would be up to the judge to decide if your ex decides...
You may have grounds to evict them for both violating the no alterations clause and because the work was presumably illegal (since I assume it was...
If you have a binding contract to purchase real estate, and the buyer tries to renege, you can sue for specific performance, and tie up the...
You don't have the right to deduct anything from your rent. California's "repair and deduct" remedy is found in Civil Code Section 1942, and only...
I agree with Mr. Moss' analysis. I would add, however, that if you can't work something out with your son (such as paying him to leave), your best...
Late fees-even if characterized as "liquidated damages-are generally illegal in California residential rental agreements. See Orozco v. Casimiro...
There is no "cooling off" period for leases. However, from your description, it is not clear that the lease has actually been completely...