Do I need to make legal action?

Excellent advice to complain to local code enforcement. Not only will this potentially lead to the issue being fixed, but if the landlord continues...

Property management refuses to disclose master utility bill(s). Can we be rewarded compensation if we take legal action?

This is a delicate situation. You could have recourse to recover the money, of course. If you are big charged more than you agreed to pay you...

Does a tenant always lose a portion of the deposit in the state of CA

Absolutely not. There are regulations regarding the return of a security deposit. There is no pre-defined outcome either way, you can get back all...

Hello I live in Mc cloud California and I was evicked by the maneger of the mccloud river apartments I got no notice of the

People here can help but you need to take your time and provide more detail. Where are you living, the Mcloud place or another place? Were you...

I received a call from my building"s security guard at 4:30 while he was intoxicated demanding me to go to his apt.

I respectfully disagree with my colleagues insofar as they do not view this as serious behavior. my concerns are this security person's access to...

Can a landlord take pictures of my property (bed, table, balcony flowers) while entering to show the unit to mortgagees?

This is peculiar but I do not think it is actionable and if it was it would likely not be worth the time to seek legal action. If you are bothered...

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How do i assert the Marvin exception when I am faced with an attempt to evict a putative spouse ?

Your best bet is always to find a way to move out and move on through compromise. Please clarify though, are you being evicted or trying to evict...

Can the owner of a property "secure" it, (locking the tenant out) while tenants are still living there?

Not a chance, this is unlawful and subject to penalties in California. The landlord can NEVER force you out you can only be evicted by a Judge...

Roommate left and asked me for an extension for paying me last months rent..It's been almost 9(!) months and it'sstill not paid!

Did the roommate leave or is she still living there, legally referred to as "in possession"? If she left you can sue her for any rent owed but...

You said legally take and keep? If the landlord has it you need to ask, in writing, that he return your property. If the landlord refuses to...