Is the practice we have been using for 30 years legal?

I yield to Mr. Fitch since he is licensed in California and I am not nor am I familiar with the details of California landlord-tenant law. ...

You need to talk with a local landlord-tenant or real estate attorney. It is doubtful that negligence or misbehavior by the HOA is legal grounds...

When entering a new rental contract do they need to pro-rate rent from day of signing?

There seems to be a bit of confusion here. You have never gone without a landlord and you are legally on the hook for rent the whole time you've...

We are moving out of our condo on 11/30/13 but our landlord is threatening us (eviction). Landlord never signed leases.

If they do file suit, be sure to appear in court - do not just blow it off because you either will be or may even already be, out by the time of...

How do I get someone out of my dead dads house in order to sell it to pay his debts. She wont leave. i gave her a 30 day notice.

Depending upon her classification and the procedures and workings of your local court, how long and how much to get rid of her may vary...

My landlord is harassing me for no reason. What can I do?

You might also want to talk with an attorney about whether the landlord's actions can reasonably be considered to violate debt collection laws. ...

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You need to see a good, local landlord-tenant attorney! First thing to do is talk to your landlord, explain the problems, and see if he/she is...

Can I withhold rent because heat does not work in the bedroom where special needs children sleep?

You really should at least consult with, and probably hire, Elizabeth Powell - she knows her stuff, cares about her clients, is an excellent...

Oil got delivered to my former house after I cancelled my services. I told them to pump it out or contact the tenants.

As I see it on the limited facts presented, the issue will come down to can they prove you authorized or ordered the delivery and, if so, can you...

The property management where I live unlocked my mail box and put a letter in it instead of mailing it. Is this legal?

Ms. Sargeant is absolutely correct - it is a federal crime to both tamper with the mailbox and a separate crime to put mail in someone's box...