Is the entry hall considered a common area?

Common areas are generally defined, but they can vary by the detail of the location. One person's "entry hall" could be another's individual...

2 yrs ago our apt was "Ellised" & we moved. Never paid relocation. Now owner is about to re-rent. Do we have a case?

Short answer: You absolutely have a case, shop around and get someone on board right away. The Ellis Act is routinely abused by these types of...

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Rent a room out in mobile home I own not the property! Provide heat in the room I don't use the heater in the rest of area!

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Can my landlord receive mail at my home even though he lives in LA

You need an attorney. Your question raises a lot of concerns and enumerates several legal violations. The police are not in a position to help,...

This is tricky because it is one of many issues that are clearly legal violations but are almost always too small to sue over. I would start...

I discovered I had bed bugs the lan and they came back a year later now I have a 3 day eviction notice and going to court next M

Bed bugs or no, please hire counsel. If you cannot afford counsel seek out a non-profit who handles evictions. There are many god ones in the Bay...

Can I charge old tenant and new tenant the HOA nove in & out fees, after they have moved?

Dead on Mr. Lauria. That $400 is likely an investment in a more friendly relationship. If you elect to "eat" the fees. Do so in writing. Let...

What are my rights, if I am renting an Apartment, but don't have a car and my neighbors take my space and the management lags?

Mr. Bolaji raises the key question here. What are your damages? Lawsuits have two basic parts (useful oversimplification coming up) the fault and...

Which housing codes would I site in this small claims case against a landlord?

Mr. Anapol is right. Seek out a local tenant's rights group. Even if they cannot make a claim beyond small claims, they can walk you through how...

Inhabitable unit but forced by eviction, what can i do?

You need a lawyer right away. If you cannot afford legal fees you can hire one on contingency or seek out a local tenant's rights group, there are...