Can a CA landlord deduct a late fee from your monthly rent payment?

Late fees are generally illegal in connection with California residential tenancies, even if characterized as "liquidated damages." See Orozco v....

Can I be charged 700.00 for cleaning and replacing blinds in a house I rented of over 8 years

You are generally only required to leave a place "broom clean," and are not responsible for ordinary wear and tear. If you think what is being...

What should I do if I disagree with the landlord's assessment of move out damages?

Other than trying to negotiate a compromise, there is not much you can do. If he sues, he would have the burden of proof as to each damage...

It is at least arguable that the 45 day notice provision is unenforceable under Civil Code Section 1953. However, I am unaware of any California...

What are my legal options if my old landlord in CA has not given me my deposit or any receipts yet? I moved out 4 moths ago.

Your landlord's obligations with respect to the security deposit are laid out in Civil Code Section 1950.5. If your landlord has failed to provide...

When court orders that community home be sold, is it common that one partner be kept in dark about the process?

You should talk to a family law attorney about this.

What can I do if my landlord bills me for utilities that I am excluded from paying per my lease agreement?

If the rental agreement makes such utility payments the landlord's responsibility, then you would be entitled to refuse to pay. However, if the...

What is the max rent increase for contra costa county and a unit that was built in 1970?

Unless there is an applicable local rent control ordinance (I have not heard of one for your city, but you could check), the landlord would...

Do I have a right for full refund of my security deposit if I am asked to vacant premise due to substandard dwelling?

Applicable California precedents provide that a landlord is not entitled to charge rent for an illegal unit. See Carter v. Cohen (2010) 188 Cal....

I agree with Mr. Belli that the Section 8 fraud probably would not be a defense to an eviction based on your non-payment of rent (you could try to...

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