I need to move out of my appartment in 13 days. I have lived in a appartment for two years with a broken heater and landlord fix

Civil Code Section 1942 allows either an oral or written notice to the landlord, and it is also likely that the gas company sent some kind of...

How can I fight this overnight guest restriction on my lease?

Unless the new occupant is a new spouse, domestic partner, or child, such occupancy restrictions are generally not inherently illegal, including...

That's a very broad question, so it is hard to say much more that such certificates are generally issued by the Department of Building...

Can I charge my tenant if they changed the paint color on the inside of my house to paint it back to a neutral color?

If the tenants made unauthorized alterations, they are liable for the resulting damages. (I'm assuming your lease required them to get advance...

Starting a petition may not do much to help you. I suggest instead complaining to the local code enforcement agency. In most areas, the agency...

What should I do about 3 day notice to quit for nuisance, do I need to reply with a letter?

Retaliation is illegal under applicable law, including Civil Code Section 1942.5. You should promptly talk to a local landlord-tenant attorney...

I ask my landlord to fix 2 things.... 1) roof,,, 2) garbage disposal, what are my rights as a tenet?

Have you contacted the local code enforcement agency about the problems? In most cities/counties, the responsible agency will send out an inspector...

I get a counterclaim from a former landlord who I am suing. What should I do?

Civil Code Section 1950.5 sets a deadline for landlords to make deductions from the security deposit. However, that doesn't prevent the landlord...

I received a 3 day notice to perform conditions and/or covenants or quit. Does me im evicted?

The notice can only impose obligations which you have under the rental agreement, or are implied by law. If you are not engaging in or permitting...

I was served a three-day notice to quit for breach of covenants, and vacated the premises, Am I liable for future rent payments?

The landlord has the right to both terminate your right to possession, and sue you for damages connected with the unexpired lease term - see Civil...

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