Do I need to pay back rent if the place is illegal and i have already vacated the place?

The question is a bit confusing. You've vacated the property, assuming that was done and possession was actually surrendered to your landlord,...

From the manner in which the question is phrased, it appears your asking if its okay to use "last months rent" from your security deposit in lieu...

My roommate moved out, move new residents in her room, refused to pay utilities and didn't give a 30 day notice. What can I do?

You have a really strong small claims action against her for the unpaid rent and utilities. Unfortunately, as to her personal property there are...

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Inspections are not something authorized by section 1954, although landlords seem to think that they are. An emergency, to perform agreed upon or...

In California, am I required to give my only key to my landlord and roommate upon demand after she has lost hers?

No. There is no law that requires you to do this. However, given the rather militant attitude of your landlord, there is no harm in giving her a...

I got a ticket for driving on a suspended and its not my first.i also had some tickets in another state with fines that add up

Driving on a suspended license is a misdemeanor in many cases in California, with the attendant fines and penalties. I don't practice in Arizona so...

What form do I use to evict relative from my home? No rents paid.

I am going to assume that the relative was permitted to move in with no arrangements made for the payment of rent. (this creates a tenancy called a...

I paid off 4 month plus a hefty deposit to secure a home rental for my family, on a mont to month agreement, now my job transfer

A security deposit cannot exceed twice the value of the rent, and it would appear from what you've provided that it did not. You are very happy you...

Included in unlawful detainer (eviction) but I am not living there or on the lease. Help!

If you want your name cleared then you definitely care about fighting the eviction. The steps you need to take are dictated by where the process...

In a year lease, if landlord was the one to say "get out now" ; who is the one should give 30 days notice. Tenant or landlord?

A three day notice to quit is served when there is an uncurable breach of the lease that is based upon a violation of a penal code statute. For...