Pet rent and pet fee?

The answer depends on the exact language of the text (and the lease) , including whether the waiver of those items was meant to be a one-time...

A friend signed a lease last week on a place she was planning to move into this weekend but her circumstances have changed.

A change in circumstances would normally not provide grounds for her to cancel the lease. If she breaks the lease, she would normally be liable for...

How can I address "penalty fees" forwarded from my landlord regarding yard upkeep and plumbing issues?

Regardless of what the lease may say (see Civil Code Sections 1942.1 and 1953), you would normally not be liable for ordinary wear and tear. And,...

I would interpret it as saying that the landlord pays for the specified utilities.

How I can prove that my house is abandoned?

You can serve a notice of belief of abandonment as per Civil Code Section 1951.3. However, if the tenant responds to the notice, you would have to...

It would be illegal to lock the tenants out, or engage in other self-help. You should consult a local landlord-tenant to evaluate whether you...

I am a renter and my landlord is telling me that she will not be renewing my lease. Is she supposed to pay my relocation fees??

Unless there is a local eviction control ordinance, your right (if any) to relocation benefits is probably governed by AB 1482. Similarly, if...

We’re buying a house, but there is an old tenant living in the back area. How do we remove them from the property?

As Mr. Freitas notes, there could be issues with state or local eviction control laws (e.g. AB 1482), as well as the various eviction moratorium...

I agree with Mr. Kane, but would add that if the removal of the parking space was retaliatory (see e.g. Civil Code Section 1942.5), it would be...

That sounds unlawful-see Civil Code Sections 1950.5 and 1953. If the manager refuses to do the inspection for free, then I suggest simply taking...