I moved out due to landlord harassment after being served a 3 day quit. Can he use security deposit in lieu of last months rent?

You cannot use the security deposit as last month's rent unless the landlord agrees. You should receive your deposit back, or an account of sums...

When to serve a 48 hour notice to inspect and quit notice?

If you wish to conduct an inspection of the premises for determining if repair work is required, you need to give 24 written notice as provided by...

See, Cose of Civil Procedure Sec. 416.10(d). You should first try serving the registered agent for service of process listed for the Corporation...

Indemnity clause includes "common areas"

I cannot comment on the provision without reviewing it. Normally, a party cannot contract away its own negligence liability. If the landlord is...

I've lived at a condo for 1+ year and CA Civil Code 1946.1(b) says I need 60 day notice but rec'd 3 day notice to pay or quit

Unless there is something unusual about the foreclosure proceeding, the new owner takes the property subject to the existing lease. Since you have...

DOES A LANDLORD HAVE THE RIGHT LEGALLY TO REFUSE COPIES OF RENT RECEIPTS THAT HAS BOTH OF OUR SIGNATURES ON THEM?

You have a right to obtain a copy of a receipt for payment of rent when you tender payment. If you want subsequent copies of the receipts, the...

Where can I find a Real Estate Attorney for Landlord Tenant issue in Sunnyvale , CA that works on a contingency basis???

Landlord tenant cases do not lend themselves to contingency fees. The landlord cannot evict you for filing a compliant with the City, but you must...

I live with an HOA and they sent certified letter to appear before them or be fined.

You should review the CC&Rs, Bylaws and Rules to acquaint yourself with the HOA's proceedings, and the responsibilty for maintaining...

Deposit

Yes, even in a UD situation, the landlord must account for the deposit as required by Civil Code Sec. 1950.5. The landlord must provide an...

I bought a cargo trailer not knowing it didn't have a title or registration... what can i do?

Contact the DMV and request a duplicate title. Advise the prior title document was lost by the prior owner. If you do not have the VIN number,...