Rental home, property taxes?

Generally, homes do get reassessed once title transfers from sibling to sibling. There are some exemptions you may qualify for. You should speak to...

My landlord is not refunding me the rent for the days that I am not occupying the unit.

Generally, a landlord cannot charge you rent for the days you are not occupying the unit. You should have an attorney review your lease agreement,...

Repainting and deposit?

That is not how the security deposit laws work in California. Repainting the whole unit is not reasonable; touch-ups are a better option. The...

Manager trying to kick me out without giving me 30-day written notice

Depending on your lease or rental agreement, the landlord can terminate your tenancy with a 30-day notice. In most cases, a 60-day notice is...

As a tenant in a condo that is currently on the market, can I refuse to have an open house over the Christmas holiday weekend?

The landlord, seller, does have a legal right of entry to show prospective buyers the property and, generally, you cannot deny the landlord access....

What do I need when served a Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) if I have been renting the Apt for 3mos.

Because you have already been served with an unlawful detainer, the landlord will likely not accept any more rent payments from you unless you...

From start to finish, the length of an eviction depends on how busy the courts are in your area. If coming up with the money to pay rent is the...

When is it appropriate to have the property manager evict a tenant for nonpayment?

There are different philosophies regarding property manager-tenant relations. Usually, when a tenant demonstrates the inability to pay (whether...

Can a commercial landlord evict me because he found a higher paying tenant?

Generally, yes. You should review your lease agreement carefully to see if you are on a month-to-month arrangement or if you are still in the...

Must Landlord Approve a "Good" Sub-Lessee that the Tenant finds in California?

Actually, according to Paragraph 21 of the most current CAR lease agreement, the landlord does not have an obligation to approve of a subleasing or...