I just moved in. My landlord has avoided fixing my water heater for 29 days.Can I have it repaired myself?

You can use the repair and deduct, but make sure you have your contacts with him only in writing. You need proof that you've made attempts to get...

What is the purpose of discovery in UD case and is it necessary ?

Mr. Kane's answer is correct. Discovery is not always necessary in a UD case. However, the information you provided indicates that it is...

I live in a Los Angeles rent control apartment. My landlord wants to charge me a $500 security deposit for my cat.

Very likely, the landlord can't require you to pay the $500. In a rent controlled apartment, the landlord may not unilaterally change the...

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Do I have tenants rights or not?

Most likely, no. The hotel has you check out of your room every 28 days for the purpose of making sure you are not considered to be a tenant. ...

How can a landlord evict an unauthorized subtenant who was paying rent to the original tenant in a rent stabilized building?

The landlord is in a pickle, and it doesn't look good for landlord. You can't evict just one tenant, you have to evict all tenants. You would...

If i'm the only one in the building who got a rent increase, how do i know it's not discriminatory?

It is difficult to prove that this was done with a discriminatory intent. Absent actual words about you that show intent, such as comments about...

I would like to break my lease i was not aware that i was going to live next door to post office delivery station noisy

You would not have a strong case to break your lease. It is not as if the post office just appeared one day, I presume it was there before you...

Our resident manager his a criminal record for theft - while our resident manager. Can our landlord be required to fire him?

No. Your landlord is permitted to hire and fire who he or she wishes to have as an employee.

What does "work performed by me will be retained as work product" mean?

You are entitled to your ENTIRE work file, including work product. I am a former employee of the State Bar and this issue came up numerous times. ...

Got a verbal eviction warning to leave in 3 days but girlfriend could stay. Is this legal?

First, focus on your safety. You may need to contact the police so there is documentation of these issues. Second, speak to a landlord tenant...

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