Can my landlord deduct from deposit for cleaning if we had it professionally cleaned and have receipts?

If you dispute deductions taken by the landlord, you can sue in small claims court for damages under Civil Code Section 1950.5.

What is the best way to sue my landlord for an illegal lockout?

You should consult a local landlord-tenant attorney for help, including to pursue claims under Civil Code Sections 789.3 and 1940.2. Many attorneys...

Will my tenant have to vacate after being served yesterday

If you have essentially created a second unit without permits and/or there are health/safety code violations, then evicting for non-payment of rent...

II moved into this house about 5 months ago, I've been paying 450 in rent. I couldn't put up the deposit so my landlord ask me

It sounds like you are a subtenant. Assuming so, the master tenant normally could only terminate your subtenancy on proper written notice. If...

It is not your responsibility to remove the air conditioners. If the units somehow are a hazard or violate applicable health or safety codes,...

When is the landlord supposed to replace carpet ?

It is doubtful whether carpeting falls within the implied warranty of habitability (see e.g. Civil Code Section 1941-1941.1). however, if the...

Can management assign me to a different parking spot?

If the parking is part of your tenancy, and you are month-to-month, then it could normally be changed by serving proper notice under Civil Code...

Landlord said my personal property was repo’d but it wasn’t and now the neighboring business has it up for sale. What can I do?

I suggest you report it to the police as stolen property. Once you were evicted/moved out, the landlord was required to go through the...

Can our landlord charge us rent after we have moved out?

First, just to clear up any ambiguity, if you are month-to-month, you can leave sooner than 60 days by giving your own 30-day notice under Civil...

Can I recover my security deposit?

I agree with Mr. Kane, but would add that you may well have had the right to terminate early without penalty under Civil Code Section 1942 and/or...