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If I am renting a 3-bedroom apartment and the building has assigned parking am I not guaranteed 2 parking spaces?
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Answered on October 28, 2016
Parking does not automatically come with an apartment. It is an amenity you negotiate for before you rent the unit. If the proposed rental...
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When I pay my landlord 3 months cash in advance butbi only stay for 2 of these months am I entitled to a refund for the 3rd mont
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Answered on October 28, 2016
Not clear from the facts you stated. If you basically contracted for a fixed-term tenancy through December, then the landlord would be entitled to...
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Can a landlord counter sue for more money than the original list of expenses deducted from our security deposit?
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Answered on October 28, 2016
You have the right to sue in small claims court under Civil Code Section 1942.5. However, it would be perfectly legal for the landlord to...
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How do I get my landlord to make repairs so my room is safe and habitable?
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Answered on October 28, 2016
Making a written request for repairs would be a good idea, including because it would support a defense of retaliatory eviction (see Civil Code...
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How can I leave a month-to-month lease, when my I want to leave but room mate wants to continue?
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Answered on October 28, 2016
Despite what the landlord says, a co-tenant has the right to terminate on proper notice under Civil Code Section 1946. If you vacate in accordance...
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Can I rent out my property without home insurance?
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Answered on October 27, 2016
Any such waiver of liability is probably invalid, including under Civil Code Sections 1668 and 1953.
Defending yourself form tenant claims for...
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Is there a possibility I could lose this partition lawsuit if my name is on the deed showing that I own 1/6 of the property?
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Answered on October 27, 2016
An answer to a complaint will usually assert a number of standard defenses, which may not be applicable to your situation. There is usually no...
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What do i fo about ex girlftiend asaulting and harassing me. Changed locks on the apartment repeatedly. And now eviction
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Answered on October 27, 2016
You should promptly see a family law attorney about a domestic violence restraining order and other appropriate remedies. That attorney should be...
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I need to close escrow as the seller.
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Answered on October 27, 2016
You should be entitled to cancel the escrow, and keep at least some of the deposit.
If the buyer will not comply, most real estate sales...
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Am I obligated to stay/pay for a full 30 day notice if I'm vacating the apartment on the signed lease agreement expiration date?
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Answered on October 27, 2016
Normally, you don't have to give notice if you plan to move out when a fixed-term tenancy expires. Unless there is some special provision in the...
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