Can the landlord have two tenants share 1 water heater?

What you have described almost certainly violates applicable health and safety codes, and you should complain to the local code enforcement agency....

Does landlord need to give notice of rent increase on commercial lease?

Many commercial leases provide for automatic rent increases. If so, then no notice was required. If you are underpaying the rent, the landlord...

I got a 60-day notice to move from the landlord with no reason

I agree with Mr. Kane. Unless the landlord has an unlawful motive (see e.g. Civil Code Section 1942.5), a landlord is generally free to terminate a...

If you are month-to-month, and not subject to any manner of rent control/eviction control law (generally a local ordinance), then the landlord can...

Can my landlord charge me for painting entire apartment after 15 months when the walls were still in nearly perfect condition?

If there was no damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, you are not responsible. Sue in small claims court for your damages under Civil Code Section...

WHAT WOULD MAKE A 60 DAY NOTICE TO VACATE INVALID OTHER THAN NOT SERVING IT ON TIME? E.G. THE WORDING IN THE NOTICE

The wording requirements are spelled out in Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1. You can also check one of the standart landlord-tenant treatises, such...

Can I sue my previous roommate for refusing to return my deposit?

Yes, since the master tenant was your landlord, she is required to comply with Civil Code Section 1950.5. Even if she proved you caused the...

If my landlord accepted rent after filing unlawful detainer in the begining of may does the eviction still stand?

Acceptance of rent after the termination date normally waived the termination noitce, and/or creates a new tenancy, which would be defenses to the...

Can the manager fix your place while be evicted?

Generally speaking, a landlord may only access for one of the limited reasons specified in Civil Code Section 1954, and must also give proper...

How do I file a motion to remove for an Unlawful Detainer ?

Are you taking about removal to federal court? If so, I don't believe a noticed motion would be necessary. However, there is seldom a basis for...