Can a landlord increase rent by 4% upon ending of 1st year lease for next year lease?

Unless the tenancy is subject to rent control/eviction control, the landlord would normally have the right to raise rent via either a new lease, or...

Can I provide my tenant free standing heaters instead of paying $8,000 to repair the heating system?

I agree with Mr. Driscoll, including because applicable law (including Civil Code Section 1942.1) precludes a residential tenant from validly...

What is the law & bottom line regarding security or upfront deposits at the end of a lease? When is enough considered enough?

You can't charge the tenant for items which were not the tenant's fault, especially for ordinary wear and tear. If you can't prove that the...

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Can a landlord charge you a late fee for rent if their office is not open on the day rent is due and you pay it the following da

I'm surprised you didn't just put an envelope under the door, or in the mail slot. In any event, late fees are generally unenforceable in...

Can a landlord break a month to month tenancy after severe water leak tenant wants to stay but repairs are extensive ?

The short answer is yes, unless the tenancy is protected by an eviction control law. It is also often a good idea, because there are obvious...

This issue is not specifically discussed in Civil Code Section 1954. However, because that law does allow entry to show the space to realtors,...

You are generally not responsible for ordinary wear and tear, and have no responsibility for damages you didn't cause (such as the leak). If the...

Can a landlord refuse a partial live in Nanny?

Most leases have restrictions on occupants and guests, and you could risk eviction if such restrictions exist, and you proceed without obtaining...

How do I legally contest a no fault 60 day notice?

There is no fairness requirement in Civil Code Section 1946. The landlord is normally free to give notice unless the landlord has an illegal...

Ab1482 in place now as of Oct 9th 2019 but my landlord has raised our rent 13% and only gave us thirty days can they do this?

AB1482 was signed into law, and has a rent rollback provision which might well be applicable to some rent increases taken in 2019. In any event,...