What steps do I take in this real estate/zoning law/noise nuisance problem in Contra Costa County, California?

You need to consult with a real estate attorney. You also need to determine if the site where your condo is located is zoned for residential or...

Are their requirements that a landlord has to disclose to a renter or property management co. about their foreclosed property

You should review the links below and contact HERA, an organization that focuses on the rights of owners and tenants of foreclosed properties.

My roommate moved out in the middle of a year lease (due to"emotional distress"). Does that automatically break the lease? (CA)

The problem you are describing boils down to this: a roommate situation creates a partnership between the tenants where each tenant is jointly and...

My dyslexic sons were denied transfer to their school due to assessment. Is this discrimination?

I recommend that you contact the disability rights agency for your state. You also need to arrange a meeting with the school's principal to get a...

No water is this a violation?

Review the attached link for an explanation of your rights and the property owner's responsibility. Running water is a major habitability issue. ...

Can my landlord hold me to the terms of the original one year lease I signed if I emailed her saying I'd stay for another year?

Your problem is that despite the written terms of the lease agreement, you as the tenant have verbally stated, stated in writing and effectively...

Does the judge or management company decide if I can be evicted?

First, you need to contact an attorney or the self-help center at your local court house. The court, not the management company makes the decision...

What can a tenants, do? Does the landlord have a duty to keep those areas safe. For example, courts have required landlords to

More important for many property owners is not their legal obligation but the recommendations of their insurance companies. The tenant's...

I am unaware of any specific code section, but several years ago I worked on a case that involved the California Department of Fair Employment and...

If I served my sec 8 tenant a 90 day notice and then things go worse, can I now serve a 3 day eviction notice ?

If the tenants are committing waste on your property, you are entitled to also serve a 3-day notice to quit. I recommend that you contact the...