Can I demand LL give me deposit back in small claims court? Roommate refuses to do so, and she is not on the lease.

If the deposit you submitted is not returned when you leave, then yes, you can take your landlord to small claims court.

Where does the liability lie if tenant rewires his unit and a fire occurs —the tenant, contractor, or landlord?

Not really a landlord tenant question, more of an insurance deal. As to liability, what does the contract, lease, rental agreement say. If it...

I have have moved out but still am on a lease with boyfriend and two others. How do I legally remove myself from the lease?

To be "removed" from the lease requires the assent (agreement) of ALL parties to the lease. If everyone says "yeah, that's cool", reduce it to a...

Relocation Assistance eligible or not?

Most converted garages are not permitted structures, meaning they do not have certificates of occupancy. No Certificate of Occupancy, no right to...

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Can the landlord decide who owes how much of the rent payment?

Whether it is a single individual or an entire boy scout troop living there, the landlord looks to "the tenant" (note the singular use of the...

Who can I contact if my apartment manager is not being responsive with a service request?

Civil Code 1962 requires the apartment manager to provide you with the owner's information. He can refuse to give it but, that makes him liable...

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I have a renter who refuses to pay rent, there are minor issues (like faucet, and knobs on the stove) that need to be fixed.

Renters are not really permitted to withhold rent for such minor items. The engagement letter I would suggest would be a discussion of habitability...

I AM THE TENANT AND I MAY DEFAULT BY NOT ANSWERING IN BAKERSFIELD CA.

The court is not able to give you more time. The Court doesn't own the unit your staying in and to ORDER that the landlord give you more time would...

Can my landlord legally do this? How can I get pushed into a pile of other applicants when i already live here?

Gregory is right. It appears the problem though is that you can't make rent for the entire property on your own. Two options. Stand and fight and...

After receiving 60 day notice we spoke to landlord,we worked everything out.After 4 months she changed her mind.gave us 2 weeks.

If she has taken rent that extends past the notice she gave you, she has renewed your tenancy and voided her notice. With a voided notice, her...