Tenant broke lease for what they claim are legally allowable reasons, but they are without merit and want security deposit back.

Yes, and yes. 1) Use the security deposit to place the unit back into rentable condition. If you use more than $125.00 of their security deposit,...

Any law to back up that I need my subtenant's guests to leave the house when she does? Security issue.

There is no law on your side. Like Stephen said, unless its in the lease, it doesn't exist. A 3 day notice to cure covenant or quit requires a...

Asked to leave now that I am finally paying on time and now I'm confused.

Shaye is correct. There is no requirement that the landlord renew the lease, even if your payment history had been spotless.

Anthony is correct. Whether or not something may or may not be deducted from a security deposit is highly subjective. Keep in mind that if the...

I told landlord dead rodent or animal under pantry in kit. 7wks ago. He has been giving me run around. i have 2year old son also

I NEVER, and just in case you missed that, NEVER advise tenants to withhold rent for any reason. Call the health department who can, through the...

Where can I get the notice form for filing an Unlawful Detainer action in Superior Court in Pasadena ?

Here's where I go when I need a form. You can fill them out online and then print them http://www.courts.ca.gov/forms.htm

Subtenant issues -- Can he sue the landlord for not receiving all his security deposit instead of the sublandlord?

Yes, you can sue anyone for anything, the trick is having that lawsuit survive. He cannot look to your landlord for his deposit, to use a fancy...

I signed an electronic lease, 3 weeks later landlord had my wife sign a different lease with different terms. Which is valid?

Civil Code 1700 provides that if a landlord alters the lease, he waives the benefits of that lease. A review of the lease(s) and the renewal...

Does a commercial broker have a fiduciary duty to me if we hired them to do an assignment of lease?

Someone needs to look over your paperwork, lease, broker contract, etc. before anything they say will make any sense. Anthony knows what he's...

Can now use 60 days notice after judge dismissed the 3 days notice eviction case?

I believe the problem you'll face is Good Cause. If I recall correctly, San Francisco has a just cause eviction statute and most of those types of...