Do I have the same protections as a tenant in an apartment building regarding landlord visits requiring 24 hr notice?

Yes, 24 hours is presumed to be the reasonable amount of time needed for a notice. If you give the landlord a good reason, there can be longer...

Can you be charged a lease break fee and then rent out within a week?

The landlord can't charge a flat fee. They are allowed to collect reasonable damages from your breach of the lease. But since they mitigated the...

If there is a wrong date (year 2014 but should be 2013) does it invalidate a 3 day notice to quit?

Yes, a notice with incorrect information is almost always going to be found invalid by a judge. It is best to start fresh so you don't waste time...

Someone told me civil cod 1950.5 only applies to security deposit, not the holding deposit? Is that correct?

Was the deposit to be used for rent after your son moved in? or what was the purpose of the deposit, besides just to hold his spot in the...

Yes, they are supposed to give you notice - likely 24 hours. But holding the mail likely won't cause anyone any damages, just inconvenience. I...

Do I need an attorney?

A landlord is required to mitigate their losses. They have to attempt to lease the house again after you move out. You should try to negotiate a...

Is there a law in California to ablligate a landlord to make compensation for not working A/C?

If the landlord is responsible for the AC unit, then they owe you a reduction in rent. However, reductions in rent are typically not very much. ...

Management Company Charge tenants $575 fine for parking in the guest parking space for loading.

From the facts that you've given, your landlord is in the wrong. If your lease allows your to park there, then it is OK and they can't charge you....

Does my landlord have to repeat the eviction process

If you have not paid rent, you can still be taken to court for the UD case. If you have paid for utilities that he usually pays, that can be...

I don't think any court would find that you have to buy a new fridge for your landlord. If it is old and the dent isn't massive, you should not...