You may not use your security deposit as any portion of your last month' rent, even if it's called last month's rent in the rental agreement. If...

What is a landlords responsibility for safety of tenants and their personal property.

Brad accurately answered you question. Anne M. v Plaza Shopping Center is the case law.

What do you do if LL demands exorbitant charges for cleaning, etc. that are NOT justified?

Reader's Digest version. You can't. Civil penalties are available if you are able to show a 'BAD FAITH' retention by the landlord of the security...

Breaking a lease, but landlords signed contract with third party not to rent to anyone but us. How much are we responsible for?

Your reading of CCC 1951.2 is correct. The agreement between the sister and her husband cannot be used to avoid re-letting the house. If they fail...

Robert nailed it. Your best insurance in an eviction is to use an eviction firm. 80% of your costs are court related anyway. Firms, or pro per...

I am late on rent my landlord served me with a perform or quit saying late rent? Is that the same as pay or quit?

I have to disagree with Mr. Weinman here. The notices are not the same. A three day notice to pay rent or quit must comply with the requirements...

I have vacated an apartment due to my roommate doing drugs and being intimidating. Can he sue me for rent and bills?

If you were not on a lease or rental agreement, most of your problems have been solved. To be held responsible for bills would require a writing....

No. civil code section 1946 does not have seasonal provisions within it. Give notice, leave when you say you're going to and let your "landlord"...

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How do I evict someone from my apartment without making a legal situation for either of us?

In the spanish culture the wise saying is that you "want a bald headed doll with curls" The only way to regain possession is through the legal...

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What are the steps i should take regarding mold in my unit, im a renter and the landlord and myself dont have a written contract

Lack of a written contract means only two things. First, no attorney's fees. Second, no 3 day notice to cure covenants or quit. The problem with...