Is my landlord allowed to charge me for changing the locks even though I returned the keys to him on time?

Security deposit issues for residential tenants - including allowable deductions by the landlord- are regulated by Civil Code Section...

My rights?I've lived in this house for the past 6yrs+, all of a sudden the owner decides to tell me I have to be out in a month

If you were never a tenant, did not pay rent, etc., then you might legally be considered a guest or licensee. If so, the owner would have the right...

Can my landlord still make me leave if i have not found another place to move to, what is good cause to back out of a 1542?

It is pretty hard to get a settlement agreement set aside. You'd probably have to file a motion, and make a showing of some valid legal...

If you have a recognized disability, have supplied the landlord with appropriate documentation, and have requested that the landlord reasonably...

Can I be evicted and the landlord keep my deposit due to a fire?

I'm sorry you experienced this. If the fire destroyed the property, then under Civil Code Section 1933, this would normally terminate the...

COPD irritated because landlord workers blow dust and grass into apartment and onto windows

It sounds like you may have a valid claim under FEHA and other applicable law based on failing to reasonably accommodate the disability. Have you...

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It sounds like the landlord blew the deadline under Civil Code Section 1950.5 to send you an accounting, and there is California Supreme Court...

Can we argue that the landlord is retaliating with the Ellis act do to our request for disability Improvements?

Retaliatory eviction is not a defense to an Ellis Act eviction, but can be the basis of a separate lawsuit. There may be other potential...

Property manager trespassed my apartment twice without proper notice ahead of time

As the other attorney noted, your affirmative claims against the landlord would need to be pursued in a separate lawsuit, since you can't...

Is the landlord acting lawfully and am I still on a one-year renewable lease?

You are correct that Civil Code Section 827 would require at least 60 days notice for a 30% rent increase. There may a viable argument that the...