What law permits instant refund from property management to declining future tenants?

There is no provision of California law that provides for that. You could try to stop payment on the cheek and immediately return the keys, but...

No, its always a good idea to get the cash up front if your tenant is financially shaky, in fact most of my criminal law colleagues insist on...

Just moved out after 27mos & not sure if Property's Mangt. is nickel& diming us. How should I approach getting fees reduced?

Hard telling not knowing. Do you have pictures? The pets certainly can form the basis for what they did, so it is a matter of proof. If you feel...

What can I do if I feel harassed by the landlords daughter?

Sounds like an unfortunate situation. They have to give you 60 days notice to quit due to the length of time you have lived there. You have...

Is it legal for a landlord to serve an eviction notice AFTER I have given 30 day notice in writing?

Yes h can because I bet you didn't pay the rent. He doesn't have to let you take it out of the deposit that's to cover damage to the unit you caused.

Is our owner-landlord legally bound to give us a rent reduction for construction behind our condo unit based on quiet enjoyment?

Isn't this the same question you also posted/ If so same response applies.

They don't have t do anything automatically, you need to make the request. You have made a good argument so far for a reduction, but the question...

Can a CA landlord mandate annual inspections of the tenant's property?

Yes, your landlord can enter your apt on giving you reasonable notice, and less on exigent circumstances. Three weeks is more than reasonable...

If shreiff gives 15 days to remove my belongs do i really have 15 days

Yes, that is unless you apply to the court for a stay of the eviction due to some hardship or other grounds. By teh way how did they get a...

How do I get my landlord to make repairs so my room is safe and habitable?

Best way is to do so in a way that doesn't start world war three with your landlord. Try talking to them first. Always, always though send...