Breaking a lease is very difficult, so you need to be very careful about this matter. You should speak with a landlord tenant attorney to help...

Do I hold any legal obligation to correct errors made by a previous owner of a property if tenants have signed to their lease?

Is this an apartment building or single family home? Only certain property types are subject to rent control. Usually, single family homes don't...

How to request my deposit early without sounding like blackmail?

You can politely ask for the deposit back early and explain that you will not involve the City if you receive it within your deadline. There is no...

Can a landlord in W Hollywood send a letter threatening eviction for late rent & saying they could double rent w/ a new tenant

It isn't likely harassment to ask you to pay rent on time. I understand the difficulties of paying rent given your situation, but the lease is...

What does it mean if a landlord says they will make demands leading to a request that you must move?

The phrase used by your landlord doesn't make sense in legal terms. You may want to speak with a landlord tenant attorney and have them review the...

Relocation assistance

Most importantly - do NOT move out before your are paid by the landlord. If you do so, you waive the right to get this money. The landlord is the...

No. Microphones are certainly not allowed and video cameras are rarely OK, unless it is very explicit in the lease and the tenant agreed. ...

You must give a new 60 day notice in this situation. The law requires 60 days if tenants have lived in a rental for more than 1 year. I would...

Rent Increase without Our Dwelling Unit being Registered with Rent Stabilization Department.

The rent increase is not permitted under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. The demand to sign a 1 year lease is also not allowed. Unfortunately,...

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Should I counter-sue in small claims court?

Unfortunately, you aren't likely to win. You lowered the rent in an agreement with the tenants, so the rent at $1,700 was proper and the judge...