A subtenant's deposit is still subject to Civil Code Section 1950.5, and if you missed the 21 day deadline, you technically should return the whole...

How much notice does a landlord have to give a tenant who has lived in his illegal granny unit for 10 yrs?

If you are month-to-month, then a 60-day notice would be appropriate. However, if the unit was illegal, you may well be entitled to sue for at...

My mother was included on unlawful detainer complaint? She moved out years ago at LL request, which he acknowledges.

If a default judgment was entered against your mother, she can file a motion to set aside the default and default judgment, probably on grounds of...

I suggest you immediately complain to the local code enforcement agency. In addition, if your tenancy is subject to LA's RSO, you may well be...

My rent is $1,200 due every 8th , if late on the 9th he charges $50. If not paid by then it's $10 daily is that legal?

You can demand a copy of the rental agreement under Civil Code Section 1962. Late fees are generally illegal in California residential tenancies...

If you have not already done so, send the landlord a formal written notice confirming that you have terminated the tenancy, turned in the keys,...

Do I have to evict my friend?

Because you charged rent, your friend is a subtenant - not a guest. Because you did not agree on a specific duration for his subtenancy, you'd...

What can I do about verbal abuse and threats from a neighbor that lives below me?

I agree with Mr. Doland that moving may be the most practical solution (if you do so, you may be able to sue the landlord for constructive...

Can I sue both the owner landlord and the manager (boyfriend who acted as landlord) for taking our security deposit in bad faith

Your rights would largely depend on the language of the agreement. If it plainly says that verbal or other informal notice would suffice (which...

Can my property manager keep my prorated rent?

From your description, the initial offer of pro-rated rent was for November. You didn't move out in November, so that offer doesn't seem...