Yes they can likely do the upgrades even if you're not home. However, they are required to move your bed and all other items, or cover them with...

Can I ask my Landlord to change my Carpet?

Yes you can. Landlords must keep your unit in habitable condition and 12 year old carpet is way beyond time for replacement.

Can I request a civil restraining order against this tenant

You can request one, but your chances are 50-50 here. Usually a court doesn't issue one for a single instance, but prefers to see repeated action....

Our daughter lives in our basement with her boyfriend. Neither one has a lease or pays rent. Can we evict only him?

How long have they lived here? A 30 day notice is required if they have lived there less than 1 year. 60 days is required if they have lived...

Record phone call with landlord regarding right to entry and personal property damage dispute

California is a 2-party state in regards to recordings. This means that both sides need to give permission for the call to be recorded. Inform...

What are legal options? My grandmother was renting a moble home space, but was behind on her space rent. Fast forward she died.

It sounds like your grandmother owned the mobile home but rented the land it was sitting on. If so, you need to let the mobile park manager know...

For how any years can the landlord increase the rent?

Your landlord can increase it yearly. If they didn't in the past, you got lucky. If it's rent controlled, they can only increase it by the amount...

Can my ex sue me for rent?

She would have a case for 1/2 the rent for the time you lived there. If she changed the locks and you couldn't move back, you aren't liable for the...

Real Estate: What happens if after your loan closes, the previous owner has no fixed the schedule 1 items on inspection report??

You may have a case against the seller. It is always wise to have your real estate documents reviewed by a lawyer or have a real estate agent...

Can a landlord legally do this?

What you described sounds permitted under the law. If you're behind, he can give you a 3 day notice and evict you if it isn't paid. If you can,...