The following is from a 2003 case in Monterey, CA which provides some insight into the types of causes of action that can be asserted against a...

Should i request a refund of my entire Security Deposit and what type of letter response should I send to the apartment owner?

Under California law, 21 calendar days or less after you move out, your landlord must either: 1) Send you a full refund of your security...

If tenant says they want to move out, when can Landlord enter property to show it to other prospective tenants?

California law allows a landlord to enter a rental unit to show the rental unit to prospective tenants, purchasers, or lenders. However, the...

California law protects tenants by allowing them to have guests at the property that they are renting or leasing. A rental property is considered...

You can file a complaint against both the owner and the property manager in small claims court. The rental agreement is between you and the owner...

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I live in LA county, city of Compton. We have a serious plumbing issue. The apartment smells like raw sewage.

In California, the law requires that a rental unit must be fit to live in (see Civil Code section 1941.1). In other words, it must be habitable. ...

Do I need to open escrow to sell my interest in home to my sister or can I just quit claim to save sale commission?

There are various types of transfer deeds that will transfer title to property and a quitclaim deed is just one of them. However, since quitclaim...

Can a landlord or real estate agent refuse to rent or buy based on their hatred towards a brother or sister of the renter or buy

The terms of your tenancy are determined by the rental agreement or lease that you entered into with the landlord. Landlords are bound by...

What can I do to receive all or most of my deposit back?

California Civil Code Section 1950.5 governs security deposits in the state of California, but if your rental unit is under rent control in your...

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