The owner would have the burden of proving that you acted negligently, went beyond ordinary wear and tear, etc. You are not legally precluded...

There is normally no specific deadline for the landlord to respond, but it should happen within a reasonable period of time, as should the...

Your post is a bit unclear. If you received a notice, but have not yet moved out, you may wish to consult a local landlord-tenant attorney to...

You should get help from a real estate litigation attorney. If you can't negotiate a resolution with your brother, you can sue for judicial...

It may be that Mr. Hardie was an undisclosed agent of the true owner, and that Regency manages the property for that owner. In any event, if you...

Your post doesn't state what the notice wants you to cure. If it is the presence of your dog, then - independent of the possible FEHA/reasonable...

I agree with Ms. Koslyn, but would note that the $ limits on "repair and deduct" may also make it impractical to try to apply that remedy. I...

If the tenancy is subject to the Cal. TPA, then the waiver of the last month's rent may well be all the relocation benefits you are entitled to. If...

I suggest you immediately complain to the local code enforcement agency -not just APS. If the agency cites the landlord, that should strengthen...

My sympathies on your situation. However, landlords are generally not required to retrofit their buildings to comply with disability access laws...