Can my leasing office deny me lease term length/price of choice while renewing my lease by saying it was first come first serve?

Unless your tenancy is subject to a local rent control/eviction control ordinance, or the landlord has an unlawful motive (such as racial...

Termination notices do not need to be notarized. However, you may wish to consult a local landlord-tenant attorney to make sure the notice is...

My roommate advised she is moving the end of July 2019. We both signed a lease through May 2020?

You can sue your roommate for breach of contract. You can generally sue in small claims court for up to $10k. Depending on the facts (including...

Can I withhold rent because landlord is not fixing water heater and many other things?

You should immediately complain to the local code enforcement agency about the leaks and any other maintenance issues. If the agency cites the...

What protections do I have against eviction?

You should have rights and protections under Oakland's Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance, Tenant Protection Ordinance, and various other...

What would be prudent to do in this situation?

I agree with Mr. Driscoll. If the apartment was damaged by fir, you would normally have the right to re-occupy as per Rent Board Rule 12.19,...

Can a landlord dictate, via contract, when I can submit my 30 day notice to terminate residency?

Civil Code Section 1953 probably applies to this situation, so I doubt whether the contractual provision is valid. If the situation comes up,...

Does the law state in California that a landlord can charge full months rent when they are leaving in the middle of the month?

If you are month-to-month, you were entitled to give 30-days written notice (as per Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1) whenever you want, and...

Can landlord keep original $3250 deposit plus demand additional $4024 ;due to pet stains?

If the landlord missed the deadline specified in Civil Code Section 1950.5, then (technically) he should return the security deposit. However, he...

May I get advice on unlawful detainer proceedings?

Accepting rent for a period after the termination date normally waived the termination notice and/or creates a new tenancy. If the full rent is...