Is it legal for live-in landlord to show the room you rent while you still live there?after I denied entry ?

A landlord has the right to enter for any of the reasons authorized under Civil Code Section 1954 (which includes showing the place to prospective...

Can I sue the previous tenant?

If you are her subtenant, and she has your security deposit, then she should be your landlord for purposes of Civil Code Section 1950.5, and must...

You should promptly seek help from a local landlord-tenant attorney or tenants rights organization. Your rights and options will vary, depending...

Is it too late to go after the seller?

The statute of limitations for fraud claims is normally 3 years - see Code of Civil Procedure Section 338. If you became aware of the fraud in...

There is an extra key to my unit. management says no but several items are missing. what can I do/?

I agree with the suggestion about the spy cameras. Some are camouflaged to look like household items (e.g. clock radios or books). Changing...

Can I get back rent from landlord for renting illegal unit and refusing to fix issues for several years?

If the landlord was cited, you might have claims under Civil Code Section 1942.4. Even without the citation, you should have claims for at least...

Depending on the amount of money involved, it would be a good idea to consult a local landlord-tenant attorney to evaluate the ex-tenants'...

Why am I being sued for unpaid rent when I was never put on my cousins lease ?

If you were just a subtenant of your cousin, then you would normally have no liability to the landlord for rent. if you somehow became a...

Can I sue my landlord for deposit ?

The landlord has to timely account for the deposit, as per Civil Code Section 1950.5. If the landlord fails to so so, you can sue in small claims...

Can my landlord ask for deposit because I asked for a copy of lease?

A landlord is normally not required to offer you a new lease, and can continue on a month-to-month basis after the old lease expires. If you...