If a tenant moves out, and at the time of his moving out hadn't paid rent for 2 years , can he just move back in w/o a contract

Your question is complicated by the fact that San Francisco has a rent stabilization ordinance which alters most rules and all common sense when it...

Property has 3 brothers landlords. 1 lived above us in duplex. He set fire 'accidentally', put us in another unit. Enough?

As between you and the remaining landlords, there is nothing further to do. As to the belongings you lost, unless there is a determination that it...

What are my rights as a tennant if the person who signed the lease and claimed to be the owner of the property, is not the owner

Your question is difficult to answer. If the person with whom you signed a lease is not the owner or manager of the property, you have been...

If i want to move out ,should the landlord wait until i move out to do his repair for the next tenant?

A landlord may make any needed or necessary repair. He must post a 24 hour notice of his intent to enter, and can only enter during normal business...

What do i do if my landlord stopped making mortage payment for over 5 months now, but he continues to collect payment from sec8

Several issues raised by your question. Monies received from Section 8 are not considered rent. This is because if the property fails inspection...

If you were not served with a copy of the summons in time to respond, you'll need to file a motion to set aside the default and default judgment...

Does a verified complaint need to state verified in title of complaint and footer?

That's a dog that wont hunt. As long as there is a verification, the complaint is verified. The most common challenge to the verification is made...

The house I signed a lease for was in foreclosure and landlord did not disclose this info. I want out of the lease.

Being "in foreclosure" is not the operative question. Has the house been sold. That's the only question that is of concern. Until the house...

Why she is not paying is NOT your concern, its that she is not paying. Cancer, lost her job, her dog ate her rent payment, don't care. No money...

Can an apartment complex raise rent for replacing the carpets before I moved in?

At least the landlord told you why you were being charged more. He's under no obligation to do even that. Rental value of any unit, excluding...