I have cockroaches real bad I live in a small 4 apartment complex we all have them our land lord tells us the bug man is coming

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Have you complained to the city/county yet? In most areas, the agency having jurisdiction over health and...

Can one person in a joint tenancy force a sale of the property?

Unless there is some agreement between you that would preclude it, either owner can force a sale of the property by filing an action for a...

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Evicting unauthorized individuals from my rental property

If you demanded rent from the unauthorized occupants, then you may have given them permission to stay. However, they are still obligated to pay...

Can a California renter deduct termite inspection and extermination from rent?

You should promptly report this problem to the city/county agency having jurisdiction over health and safety code issues for residential rental...

In Calif., what rights does a resident landlord have when a tenant is destroying the house and won't allow access for repairs?

Under the facts you describe, your friend would have multiple bases for evicting the tenant (nonpayment of rent, waste, nuisance, etc.), multiple...

Can my sister in law get evicted for her sister and i being gay?

An owner's discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is a violation of several laws, including the Unruh Civil Rights Act (see Civil Code...

Can I find a probono lawyer to force my roommate out of the lease

My sympathies-choosing the wrong roommate can make life very difficult and unpleasant. Since he is a co-tenant with you on the lease, you don't...

How do get lease an apartment if I've been disabled for 6 months.

So long as the landlord is applying selection criteria (e.g. credit ratings) in a neutral way, it is questionable whether you have a claim. If you...

Can I counter sue a landlord for sending me to small claims falsely?

You can't sue for malicious prosecution (which is generally the only kind of potentially viable claim based on the filing of a false lawsuit) until...

When the sheriff's say the Tennant has two weeks to leave and then the landlord comes to door to serve a 3 day notice after

The Sheriff is not a judge, and the amount of time you have to move out depends on your contact and applicable statutes. In many circumstances,...