I broke up with my boyfriend, we're both on the lease. He's refusing to cooperate. How do I handle this?
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Answered on January 29, 2020
If you are both on the lease, neither of you has the right to evict the other. If he is harassing you, you could seek a restraining order, but...
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I've lived in same apt. For al.ost 20 years never had a problem with anyone how can I prove I'm being harrSsed?
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Answered on January 29, 2020
If you are being harassed, you may be able to obtain a restraining order - possibly under Code of Civil Procedure Section 527.6. However, you would...
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Is a landlord legally required to provide notice of an ending lease term?
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Answered on January 29, 2020
Such a notice is normally not legally required.
If the lease has some manner of automatic renewal/extension provision (e.g. saying that the...
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Can a leasing office charge us pet rent after after we signed the lease?
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Answered on January 29, 2020
If the lease everyone signed allowed you to have the dogs, then you should be OK, and would normally have no obligation to either pay more rent, or...
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I I need to know if I'm getting asked to leave termination of tendency if how many days it should be if I'm disabled I've lived?
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Answered on January 28, 2020
If your tenancy is subject to rent control/eviction control, including under the new state law, AB 1482, you may have defenses to the eviction, or...
Can a landlord collect rent on a rent controlled unit in Los Angeles that has been illegally converted into 2 apts.
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Answered on January 28, 2020
It is unclear from your post whether the unit you rent is illegal, as opposed to other parts of the building. If it is illegal, most courts agree...
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What are my rights as a renter regarding security deposit in California?
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Answered on January 28, 2020
I agree with Mr. Tokar, but would add that if you want to contest the deductions (which sound excessive), you can sue in small claims court.
How would I report someone who has been illegally renting out a garage conversion?
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Answered on January 28, 2020
You can report illegal garage conversion to the local code enforcement agency (the names vary-could be the department of building inspection, or...
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Need a rent control landlord/tenant attorney to help me to give a proper notice
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Answered on January 28, 2020
If you want to find a lawyer, that is on a different part of this site. Use the find a lawyer tab on this site, or you could get a referral from...
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What can i do if my name is not on the least and the land lord gave me a three day notice?
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Answered on January 28, 2020
Even if your name was not on the lease, you became a tenant when you paid rent, and the landlord accepted it. Consequently, you can be evicted/sued...
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