My storage unit was auctioned and they failed to send me any notice. What kind of attorney should I consult with?

Storage facilities are typically governed by contract law. I have changed it accordingly.

In California, a landlord can request a security deposit for the lease of an unfurnished premises for only up to the value of two months rent. The...

If the apt I rent is auctioned by the county at a tax default sale, how can I recover my last months rent and security deposit?

Generally, any person who purchases a rental property at foreclosure (be it a house or a multi-unit building) becomes the new landlord. The tenant...

Generally, tenants who are not subject to a lease with a term (i.e., month to month) are free to give notice to the landlord that they intend to...

There's a no pet policy in place. Tenant asked to have a service dog - a seizure alert dog.

Under the ADA, dogs (and, rarely, a miniature horse) are the only animals that qualify as service animals. The service dog must be used to assist a...

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ADA compliance

ADA compliance is a tricky area of law as it relates to commercial leases. The ADA obligates anyone who “owns, leases (or leases to), or operates”...

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Can landlord keep security deposit if rental agreement is month to mth,doesn't have termination clause & 2 other tenants remain?

This situation is an interesting one. In California, it depends highly on the terms of the rental agreement where there are roommates with...

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Is landlord obligated to provide a copy of signed lease to a departing tenant who threaten to sue?

In California, a landlord is required to provide a copy of the lease agreement upon request, once each calendar year, and within 15 days of the...

I leased a room in my home to a young man that has proven to be very difficult.

In California, if a tenant breaches a term of the lease agreement (i.e., not maintaining a clean living environment), and it cannot be worked out...

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Mr. Ross is correct. The terms of the lease governs whether, how, and when a landlord has the power to evict a tenant. In a month-to-month...