Intentional inflection of emotional distress

You should promptly consult a local landlord-tenant attorney or tenants rights organization to see if the termination violated applicable eviction...

Under Civil Code Section 1950.5, a successor landlord is normally responsible for the security deposit. If the new owner did not comply with that...

I am sorry this happened to you. You should have claims against whomever was responsible for the pipes IF you can prove negligence. Otherwise,...

I suggest you serve a notice of belief of abandonment under Civil Code Section 1951.3 in order to legally confirm abandonment of the room, You...

Can an apartment complex manager fine you for not wearing a mask?

The landlord has no such power - the most he could do is report it to the police or some other authorized public official, and the official would...

How do I go about my deposit being returned?

If you want to challenge any deductions form your security deposit, you can sue in small claims court under Civil Code Section 1950.5. You...

I think the language is fairly meaningless, and might have referred to what would have been considered ordinary wear and tear if you had moved out...

I suggest you again complain to the City. If the landlord tried to evict you, he/she would have the burden of proof, and it sounds unlikely that...

When are tenants responsible for paying rent when given notice to move out by landlord?

If you want to leave earlier, you either need to give your own 30-day notice, or negotiate an earlier move out. Otherwise, you will have potential...

Does my email bind my “lease”?

If all you have is a month to month oral tenancy (assuming you never validly agreed to a fixed-term tenancy, which is not entirely clear from your...