I am living with and taking care of my elderly parents and need advice on their home situation

Why do you need the house in your name if it is willed to you? The best thing seems to be to leave it as is for the time being. I also agree that...

A/c has not working 6 times in 3.5 months. Termination of lease letter written and sent.

usually a/c is not considered a required amenity according to habitability laws. This may be different in your jurisdiction though. Have you...

Do I need a lawyer?

Usually if your agreement says "at will" it means just that. They can tell you it's time to move. Did you sign an agreement to that effect? If...

How to break a lease?

A roach infestation is evidence of an uninhabitable premises. If you have give the landlord notice and they have not fixed the problem, you should...

First of all they are seeking $1,400 + not $14k = $14,000. Second, I would not pay without an invoice or receipt describing what was done. Other...

Can you be evicted from your home if landlord files eviction under wrong name.

That is pretty risky on your part. I would definitely call an attorney in your area to discuss this. You need a competent Landlord tenant attorney.

What are the risks involved living in illegal unit that has no certificate of occupancy?

This is very difficult to answer, but I would think the biggest risk would be eviction or condemnation, i.e. you not having somewhere to live. Why...

Altered Lease Agreement after Tenant broke lease and moved out - California / Small Claims Lawsuit

You can bring witnesses to small claims court, so bring your wife with you to testify that the landlord altered the lease. Altering the lease may...

How many years to file law suit for Incorrect deduction from rental deposit?

The Statute of Limitations is the most important part of any case. If it is too late, you cannot bring a claim. You need to check with a lawyer...

Can I still file a sexual harassment complaint on someone if they just got me falsely fired from my job??

These are two separate questions. One is a sexual harassment question, the other is a wrongful termination question. Both can be dealt with by an...