Questions answered by Matthew Alan Rives

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Can my landlord relocate fences to take part of my back yard away and add it to the back yard of the other duplex unit>?

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 17, 2013

Look at the rental agreement for provisions about the back yard and amenities. It could be a breach of the rental agreement. One option would be...

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I've given my tenant a 30 day notice to quit through the court system. He just brought pup home. I want it out, Can I remove it?

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 17, 2013

If there is a provision in the lease about no pets you can serve a 3-day notice to fix the issue. It sounds like you don't have that here. One...

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If a tenant gives 45 days notice to move, but then moves in 30 days, can I keep some of the deposit for unpaid rent?

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 17, 2013

It sounds like you received legal notice although I can see how this left you a little flat-footed at a bad time. It is not advisable to use the...

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With a verbal agreement to rent a room week to week under my landlord, do l have to give only a weeks notice?

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 17, 2013

California Civil Code 1946 allows for one week's notice in this situation. Just give written notice and go. A claim against you will not go very...

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After inspecting the unit & agreeing to return our security deposit, landlord now claims to need the deposit for dubious repairs

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 17, 2013

You can only be charged for the things that are your fault that do not amount to ordinary wear and tear. You are entitled to an itemized statement...

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How should I handle a landlord taking away an entire backyard without equitable rent reduction?

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 16, 2013

One way to approach this is to look at your rental agreement and see what it says about backyard, amenities, etc. You could send a letter pointing...

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Landlord's responsibilities in regard to electricity service and water service.

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 16, 2013

California Civil Code 1940.9 requires property owners to disclose to all tenants before they sign a lease any arrangements under which a tenant...

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Is our landlord responsible for pest control?

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 14, 2013

This is your landlord's responsibility. See California Civil Code 1941.1(6)

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Eviction notice

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 14, 2013

I can't see facts supporting retaliatory eviction here. However, there could be some procedural issues with the unlawful detainer. You have to...

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Thirty days notice?

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 14, 2013

California Civil Code 1946.1 allows a 30-day written notice in this situation by the tenant. Look at the rental agreement as well. It probably...

Matthew Alan Rives's Answers (71)

Can my landlord relocate fences to take part of my back yard away and add it to the back yard of the other duplex unit>?

I've given my tenant a 30 day notice to quit through the court system. He just brought pup home. I want it out, Can I remove it?

If a tenant gives 45 days notice to move, but then moves in 30 days, can I keep some of the deposit for unpaid rent?

With a verbal agreement to rent a room week to week under my landlord, do l have to give only a weeks notice?

After inspecting the unit & agreeing to return our security deposit, landlord now claims to need the deposit for dubious repairs

How should I handle a landlord taking away an entire backyard without equitable rent reduction?

Landlord's responsibilities in regard to electricity service and water service.

Is our landlord responsible for pest control?

Eviction notice

Thirty days notice?