In California, is my landlord able to deduct money from my security deposit for parking violations I incurred?

I concur with Mr. Chen, so review your lease carefully. If it does not spell out this type of charge then you have recourse to try and recover that...

City owned property increased my rent from $631 to $3,575 beginning 8/1/2015. What recourse do I have?

Hire local tenant's rights counsel right away. With so many affected tenants, an attorney may be willing to take the matter on contingency. You...

Can I rent out 2 rooms in my house that I own to help with the mortgage?

With all due respect, Mr. Ross is mistaken. You are in, point of legal fact, not allowed to "rent out any part of your home." California law...

Is it legal to run a criminal background check on a tenant that I will be evicting?

It is doubtful you will be able to subpoena the records both because of strict privacy laws and the shortened nature of a UD proceeding. That is...

There is a lot going on in the question you pose. I would recommend taking a step back and trying to work things out with your stepmom. Family...

Wondering if I have a lawsuit against ex-landlord.

I am moving this to the Appellate area, since a Judge issued a decision the remedy is most likely to appeal it. That said, tell us more about...

Is there an agency that regulates Real Estate Brokers/landlords? Who can I complain to about illegal and unethical behavior?

You need an attorney. Right away. Hire someone or locate local tenant's rights counsel. You have listed various legal violations by the landlord...

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Are we being extorted? If so, what can we do?

Extortion is not the right word, but your landlord seems to be less than fair. The challenge is that you did not get any of these agreements in...

Can I file a motion to vacate default entry of judgment involving an unlawful detainer. Moved out, but don't agree with amount.

As a first step I would call the attorney and let him know you want to settle the judgement. if the person is reasonable they may be willing to...

Im late paying rent this month was verbally given 3day to pay on one year lease i payed 3month avance toward end of lease

You need counsel. It sounds like you are engaging in a "repair and deduct" which is tricky to do and has many required steps. You have a deposit...