I rented a condo two months ago. The stove was broken when we moved in but is now getting repaired. The garbage disposal broke
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Answered on November 27, 2020
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You should have grounds to to "repair and deduct" under Civil Code Section 1942, and arguably would have grounds to terminate the lease...
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Landlord has failed to provide keys/accss or inform HOA of my lease/status. Is my lease still valid?
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Answered on November 27, 2020
You may well have grounds to terminate the lease (and seek damages) on the ground that the landlord has substantially violated your quiet enjoyment...
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If im given a 60 day notice and the 60 days has passed and nothing had been done in over another 60 days will a new....
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Answered on November 27, 2020
I agree with Ms. Straus, but would add that you should check with a local landlord-tenant attorney or tenants rights organization to make sure that...
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What options do I have when there is no written lease if my landlord decides to evict me after I have aid for the next two month
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Answered on November 27, 2020
Verbal rental agreements are valid, and if you have one, the landlord must abide by that agreement. However, depending on the facts, it is possible...
Landlord doesn't want to fix septic tank so he gave us 60 day eviction notice
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Answered on November 27, 2020
You may have a defense under Civil Code Section 1942.5. You may have additional defenses if the tenancy is subject to a state/local eviction...
My daughter has a squatter in her apartment. the landlord said they cant kick him out what can we do? they are still chargin her
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Answered on November 25, 2020
It sounds like your daughter moved out, even though she had an unexpired fixed term lease.
Unless you/she reached a settlement with the...
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Substitution of attorney ?
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Answered on November 25, 2020
You can find a local lawyer by using the find a lawyer tab on this website. However, it is not clear that you will need one.
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What is my course of action if my landlord doesn't comply with 1950.5.f.1?
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Answered on November 25, 2020
I agree with Mr. Moss, but would clarify that for an expiring fixed-term tenancy, unless the lease has some manner of automatic extension...
Can we deduct hotel expenses from rent payment while house was treated for infestation?
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Answered on November 24, 2020
If there are ongoing and significant issues which have been brought to the landlord's attention, you may have the right to terminate under Civil...
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CAN APARTMENT MANAGEMENT CHANGE THE DAY RENT IS CONSIDERED LATE ?
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Answered on November 24, 2020
Assuming you are month-to-month, any such change would probably require a properly-served notice under Civil Code Section 827. If the tenancy is...
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