Can I be charged these fee when they never gave me an itemized statement pre- moveout and did not honor the 21 day rule?

If you are unable to negotiate a satisfactory settlement/resolution, you can sue in small claims court to recover your damages, and can also seek...

Do we have a good case w/our documentation and a countersuit in small claims for items we did not charge her for, but should've?

It sounds like you timely complied with your obligations under Civil Code Section 1950.5, and have claims substantially in excess of the security...

Can I break my lease without paying rent if i have given my landlord notice that I am moving out?

I'm sorry you are in this situation. You haven't described what makes the conditions terrible. However, if the landlord has failed to promptly...

What can I do since she didn't comply with returning my deposit or an estimate of costs within the 21 days CA law states?

In Granberry v. Islay Investments (1995) 9 Cal.4th 738, the Cal. Supreme Court held that if a landlord missed the deadline imposed by Civil Code...

Do I have the right to get access to the video recording of my car being stolen?

If the landlords knew that the security was inadequate, and that theft was a common/ongoing problem, the landlords might have potential liability...

Would it be possible to sue and win?

If the owners were on notice that the trees presented a danger, and failed to take prompt and reasonable steps to address the problem, you should...

Am I allowed to rent a house when it was left to people in a will?

When someone is a co-owner, that person normally only has a NON-exclusive right to use the property (i.e. the other owners have the right to move...

How long do you have after you submit paperwork for a Unlawful detainer before the court drops the case?

It is a bit unclear, but it sounds like you hired some "company" other than a law firm to draft and file unlawful detainer documents for you, and...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. California law plainly requires a landlord to intervene if tenants are engaging in nuisance activities or...

I am late on paying rent due to my apartment landlord management has cease to rectify a noise complaint situation involving...

I agree with Attorney. Smith that the safest approach is to timely pay the amount demanded, using the payment method specified in the notice. If...