Can I get evicted for withholding rent due to issue below.....

Not all mold is unhealthy/toxic-some is merely ugly. You'd need to have it tested to see whether or not it is toxic. If the mold-or other...

Question about tenant rights? urgent, please help .

If your tenancy is covered by Oakland's Just Cause For Eviction Ordinance, then the landlord can only evict for one of the specified just causes,...

What are the repercussions for a tenant who is denying access and has also changed the front door knob without providing a key?

If they are moving out at the end of the month, it might be simplest, cheapest, safest, etc. to defer marketing the property until after they move...

Security Deposit Stress - We live in CA and have a Rental Condo in Chicago ,IL .

He could probably sue you in Illinois, because the property is located there, you did business there, etc. If he sued in California, the court...

What is my recourse?

If the problem with the toilet was not your fault, then the landlord had an obligation to promptly fix it. If the landlord actually or...

Can i sue the tenant downstairs for blocking and refusing to unblock my emergency exit?

If you call the Fire Dept. and/or the Dept. of Building Inspection, they should come out pretty promptly, and will cite the owner concerning the...

Can I sue my landlord for moving expenses or any other damages after backing out of a signed sales agreement with me?

You should talk to a local real estate litigation attorney as soon as possible about this issue. Assuming the contract was validly drafted,...

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After purchasing a house that has severe roach infestation in a foreclosure sale, does new owner have liability towards tenants?

Once you become the owner, you are responsible for complying with the implied warranty of habitability, and other applicable health and safety...

Can I sue for interest?

Civil Code Sections 3287-3289 do provide for pre-judgment interest under some circumstances. I suggest you add that request to the claim form you...

It is Over 108 degrees today..

Civil Code Section 1941.1 lists the key legal requirements for habitable space. It requires that a landlord provide heat-but not a/c. If the...