Civil Code Section 1941.1(a)(6) requires a landlord to keep buildings and grounds free of "vermin." Based on the broad definitions of "vermin" I've...

Determining whether someone is a tenant or some manner of licensee would require a thorough analysis of the relevant facts and documents. If the...

How should I do when the apartment office ask me pay money for leaking water

You would generally only be liable for the leak if it was your fault. Ask the landlord for the facts/evidence which they believe supports their...

If I have given my notice to vacate and my roommate still files for an eviction, will it stand in court?

It sounds more like you were/are a subtenant than a co-tenant. If you paid rent to the master tenants (as opposed to the owner), and have no direct...

Bed Bugs in California: Tenant or Landlord Financially Responsible ?

Applicable law, including Civil Code Sections 1941-1941.1(a)(6), would normally make this the responsibility of the landlord, unless the landlord...

The landlord would be bound by the oral agreement, but if it was oral, then it would be up to the judge/jury to decide who to believe. The issue...

Does landlord have to deduct portion of rent when no hot water is available for multiple days in row?

Residential tenants are entitled to hot water under Civil Code Section 1941.1(a)(3), so some rent adjustment would be in order. If the landlord...

If there is a vacant room, the landlord would normally have the right to move into that room without permission from the other tenant. After moving...

Can my landlord tell me what to have in my front yard and threaten me with a 60 days notice if I don't remove it?

Under Civil Code Section 827, the landlord can change the terms of tenancy on proper notice, including as to the use of the yard. So, if the...

You would need to go through the legal process. Assuming that your notice was generally valid, and included language broad enough to also...