Our renter invited a roofer soliciting business up on the roof without my knowing. Had he been injured, who's liable?

Liability would depend on the cause of the accident and whether the landlord's conduct fell below the standard of care or if the landlord...

My tenant just filed a restraining order against me. Can I evict her?

I would hire an attorney to fight the issuance of a permanent restraining order. This is not something to be taken lightly. A restraining order...

Question about the statute of limitations

I agree that you need a lawyer quickly if you want to attempt to vacate the judgment and avoid levy. The statue of limitations for breach of a...

Do I still get my security deposit back or some of it?

It is unclear as to what the basis for the eviction and unlawful detainer action. Assuming it was for a default in paying rent, I would be...

I have been residing at a extended stay in Cypress, California for 3 months now. But am behind on room rent. Can they evict me?

Residential landlords cannot use self help to physically eject a tenant from their home. They would need to give proper notice and file an unlawful...

The contractual terms of your lease will govern your right to remove the mirrors. If your mirrors are embedded or permanently attached to the walls...

Should I take my former land lord to small claims court over him keeping my security deposit?

Yes. Take the landlord to small claims. Residential Landlords must strictly adhere to the statutory requirements. Department of Consumer Affairs...

Repair the steps before someone is injured. If you maintain a dangerous condition on your property, you are subjecting yourself to potential...

Can I "break" an apartment lease if it hasn't gone into affect yet, and if I haven't received my copy of the lease yet?

I would add that some leases have early cancellation clauses that for example may require payment of a cancellation fee to terminate the lease. If...

You are being taken advantage of by a stranger who is an unauthorized occupant. Your son should be helping you. obtain possession, as it is his...