In California is the land lord required to give me a key to the mail box

Probably, unless the lease has provisions regarding mail and a box. If it does not then you are best off paying the fee and moving on. At least...

How to evict a treaspasser who has occupied private residency for over 2 years.

I am not surprised that there are few answers. This is an extremely delicate subject. The bottom line is if you are in fear, then you need police...

Is it illegal for a owner to rent a garage and cut the water and electricity off every time he pleases

Please consult local tenant's rights counsel right away. The garage is al;most certainly an illegal dwelling and there likely damages to recover...

LL hasn't fixed gas leaks in 8 days. By CA Civ. Codes 1942/1941, can I abandon unit that was filthy & uninhabitable on move-in?

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, it will be...

What a interesting and difficult question. The short answer is no one can say without looking at the lease, examining the property, and applying...

Can i get back my security and pet deposit?

Demand your full deposit in writing. If the landlord does not comply within 21 days (sending it, not that you receive it 21 days) as required by...

I am asking this question for a friend. He has been renting a room from another friend in Carson CA for $350. A month for the

Please consult local tenant's rights counsel right away. You are likely living in an illegal room and possibly have the right to claim damages from...

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Evicted

The District Attorney who prosecuted your "x" has a victim's assistance office or equivalent. They can help you with issues like this. This...

Whether the landlord can pass repair costs onto tenants is difficult to answer without more details but it is very unlikely if the tenants did not...

Need a lawyer to help with a tenant that is taking advantage and living for free

We are happy to help but not sure what your question is, for example, what do you mean by "living for free." If you want to post details there...