Can I cancel an oral contract made month's ago to rent a room now that she's just revealed she's bedridden N expects my help?
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Answered on July 07, 2024
You can rescind the agreement (oral rental agreements are generally valid) under Civil Code Section 1689 for fraud/mistake, by following the...
Should my security deposit be returned after moving out as a 30 year tenant?
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Answered on July 07, 2024
You are not responsible for pre-existing conditions, or ordinary wear and tear (30 year old paint should certainly qualify!). The landlord must...
Can I take possession of a property before an agreed upon move out date if I believe the property is vacant?
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Answered on July 07, 2024
It would certainly be safer to wait it out, rather than be sued for wrongful eviction/violation of quiet enjoyment rights.
You could try serving...
What should I do if landlord won’t accept rent?
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Answered on July 07, 2024
Preliminarily, it sounds like you have rights under Civil Code Section 1942.5, especially if the termination notice did not comply with Civil Code...
Can a CA landlord deduct rent from the security deposit of a holdover tenant who stays one month after the lease expires?
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Answered on July 07, 2024
Unless the security deposit (or part of it) was characterized as last month's rent, the tenant has no right to unilaterally use it for that...
Can an apartment complex make me fill out another rental application, one year later?
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Answered on July 07, 2024
If your affordable housing tenancy is subject to an eviction control law, such as AB 1482, and there is nothing in your rental agreement requiring...
Buyer discovers mold concealed by a board in the garage? Wants to blame her agent?
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Answered on July 05, 2024
If the seller and agents were unaware of the mold (and if the agents did the visual inspection required by statute, and saw nothing), then there...
Can I be charged a late fee on returning keys 1 day after I vacated my apartment?
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Answered on July 05, 2024
You generally are not considered to have vacated until you both move out AND turned in the keys. Since you didn't make some arrangement to timely...
Can rental company keep holding deposit after you were denied tenancy?
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Answered on July 05, 2024
No. There are certain limited non-refundable fees for applications -see Civil Code Section 1950.6.Anything else should be governed by Civil Code...
How do i file for a claim over 10k? Can i take it to small claims?
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Answered on July 05, 2024
You can check with the small claims advisor for your local court, but I believe the jurisdiction for small claims court is now $12,500. However, it...
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