Hello..I'm behind my rent...I ask the landlord to give me time to ask for a loan on my 401k..?he just gave me a 3 day notice..

Unfortunately, the landlord is not legally required to give you more time to pay the rent. If the landlord moves forward with a lawsuit for...

When served a 60 day termination of tenancy is the landlord required to compensate?

Unless there is a local ordinance regulating this situation, landlords generally do not need "good cause" to evict, and don't have to pay...

My rental has a private backyard and the entrance to a cellar. Is my landlord entitled to enter these areas and use for storage?

You should immediately seek help from a local landlord-tenant attorney or tenants rights organization. The new owners took the property subject...

What can i do about a complaint-unlawful detainer?

If you have been served with a lawsuit for unlawful detainer, and want to fight it, you MUST file a timely response with the court (e.g. the...

The landlord won his case in court yesterday. Im in California. What is the best motion to file first seeking relief?

UD filings are kept at least temporarily confidential under Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161.2. You could bring post-trial motions,...

Deposits are regulated by Civil Code Section 1950.5, which generally prohibits non-refundable deposits. Assuming that portion of the lease is...

65 year old ,disabled veteran paying 700.00 monthly , at motel for 8+years . Today was told rent was raised 400.00 .

Unfortunately, unless the tenancy is subject to rent control, the landlord is free to raise rent, but must give proper notice under Civil Code...

What can I do about noisy neighbors who consistently play loud music outdoors?

You might have grounds to rescind your lease for fraud, under Civil Code Section 1689. However, you would have the burden of proof that this...

I agree with Mr. Knaub, but would add that you can also complain to the local code enforcement agency. If the agency cites the landlord (which...

Am I responsible to pay prorated rent if the old tenant decided to leave Mid month

This is a matter for negotiation. Your lease inception date would be whatever your new agreement says it is.