Can I deduct the cost of a repair from my rent the landlord wont fix?

If it is a garage door specifically for your unit, then probably yes - see Civil Code Section 1942. If the landlord pushes back, and serves you...

What are my options? Are we able to get out of a lease?

Since you have complained, the landlord had a duty to conduct a diligent investigation, and to take appropriate corrective action against the...

Can we stop our tenants recently released felon from living us our house with her as her caregiver?

If your tenant is disabled, you (and the HOA) may have a duty to reasonably accommodate that disability, which may include allowing an appropriate...

Accidentally gave subtenant 30 days notice on oral fixed lease thinking it was legally month to month?

The first question is whether the subtenancy is subject to state or local eviction control laws and/or eviction moratorium laws. If so, then...

When does a lease agreement technically start?

If there was an agreement that rent would not be charged until August, then the person would not be a subtenant for purposes of owing rent....

Personal personal property that is left in the apartment?

The landlord must comply with applicable law, including Civil Code Section 1980 and following, with respect to property left behind. If the...

Am I liable for rent if there has been no lease signed? Can they go after my credit if I walk since my old lease is up?

You would normally have to give at least 30 days written notice to terminate the old tenancy. However, it can certainly be argued that there was a...

I texted my tenant they can stay longer for a certain amount of money but can I change my mind?

Probably not. There was an offer, and you accepted it. And since it was for less than a year, it did not have to be in the form of a signed writing...

You may wish to work with a new attorney to formulate and send the notice. However, it probably does not need to use any particular words - it just...

There is no fixed deadline - it is a reasonableness standard. If they are taking too long, you may be able to use the "repair and deduct" remedy...