I am obliged to pay rent of a unit that the landlord / management take off of the market (& not suitable for rent) on purpose?

Although the rules can be somewhat altered by provisions in the lease (see Civil Code Section 1951.4), a landlord normally has the duty to take...

What kind of legal thing can we do? what should I do to prepare my self and the tenants?

I'm sorry you and your family are experiencing these problems. What you have described violates multiple health and safety codes, and the...

Renter question ... I am the renter

If you were properly served with a valid 30 day notice, and have not moved out, the next step would be for the landlord to file an unlawful...

I agree with Attorney Moss that even if the neighbor is being unreasonable, it would be worth making a further effort to work things out. If the...

Late fees and raising rent questions

In a jurisdiction that is not subject to rent control the landlord can raise the rent on a month-to-month tenant by giving proper written notice...

What are my rights

During a residential tenancy, a landlord only has the right to access the property under the very limited circumstances specified in Civil Code...

Is the 3 day notice void due to the incorrect listing of the months and he had agreed to a lower amount verbally and in text p

A three-day notice can be invalid for a number of reasons, and demanding more rent than is actually due is one such reason. However, under the...

Meaning of Writ of Possession to be issued immediately.

After the writ is issued, it has to be taken to the Sheriff. Sometime after receipt of the writ 9and the fees charged for handling the eviction),...

Seeking legal advice from an attorney specializing in these cases.

I agree with Attorney Driscoll's very sound advice. Under applicable law (including Evidence Code Section 500), the owner/insurer would have the...

Can I sue my landlord for leasing me a property she knows has a leaking roof? Is a verbal agreement enforceable?

All California residential rental agreements contain an implied warranty of habitability. If there was a leaking roof and other significant health...