My tenants lease expired now she is month to month. can I do in writing to raise rent and take away her parking spot?

For tenancies that are not subject to rent control (and I don't believe that Sunnyvale has rent control), you can raise rent or change other terms...

Is it legal to charge a flat fee regardless of how much cleaning is needed

Under applicable California law, including Civil Code Section 1950.5, if you believe that any deductions from your security deposit are...

Is this a constructive eviction?

A reasonable landlord would interpret cleaning the unit out and turning in the keys as a surrender of possession (although some would be extra...

What can I do if a student apartment that I booked online is different (smaller) than the one advertised?

It is hard to say without knowing more facts, and reviewing the relevant documents. However, you would normally have the right to rescind the...

Landlord kicked me out because of a disagreement I had with a Roomate. What can I do? Landlord does not live in premise.

Although I agree with Mr. Moss that you should move on, you do have some control as to when and how that happens. You are entitled to a proper...

Whats the penalty of a landlord who changes your lease to a month to month in an unlawful detainer?

There is generally no civil remedy for perjury. Theoretically, if you won the case (which seems likely), you would have the right to sue for...

Landlord accepted half rent on 26th of August for September but can he legally give me 30 notice to vacate by end of September

If the landlord accepts rent for a period beyond the expiration of a 30 day notice, that generally waived the notice. However, as I understand your...

Where do I start

If the tenancy is not subject to rent control, the landlord is generally free to raise rent to whatever he wants, so long as he gives proper...

Other tenants are crack or meth - users dealers. PLEASE is there any help?

Landlords have a duty to intervene if placed on notice that one tenant is engaging in nuisance activities or otherwise violating the quiet...

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Can I charge the new roommate more for rent since they will not be on the lease?

You should read help topic 154 on the SF Rent Board's website, which lays out the rules for master tenants. Among other restrictions, the rent...