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Our landlord went into foreclosure in October and we were served the standard 90 day notice to vacate, now getting Unlawful Deta

William's answer | Answered on January 23, 2014

The security deposit is not something that transfers in a foreclosure situation. It is with your former landlord. It appears you were provided...

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How can i legally be released from a lease due to negligence?

William's answer | Answered on January 23, 2014

I'm a bit confused. The Girls just throw them away and state they'll take care of it....(I have had my apartment treated 5-6 times already).......

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I gave my 30 day notice and landlord used my deposit as last months rent as a courtesy.

William's answer | Answered on January 23, 2014

Normally, if a tenant provides a landlord with a 30 day notice and then fails to vacate, the landlord may bring an eviction under Code of Civil...

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How can I break a lease when my roomates have unauthorized tenants living there and I no longer reside there but still pay rent?

William's answer | Answered on January 23, 2014

THE FOLLOWING IS A RANT. IT IS NOT INTENDED AS ANYTHING OTHER THAN A RANT AND IN NO FASHION DESIGNED TO RESEMBLE LEGAL ADVICE Welcome to the...

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As a renter in California, what are my responsibilities when moving out of my house?

William's answer | Answered on January 23, 2014

Brad hit that nail on the head. You don't HAVE to do anything, the landlord can take care of it for you. Chances are it will be much more...

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Can a portion of the rent be withheld if the owner allows a health hazard to continue unrepaired? Can I sue for health problems?

William's answer | Answered on January 23, 2014

I NEVER EVER suggest or condone the withholding of rent for ANY reason. It will simply lead to a 3 day notice to pay rent or quit. This is...

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In CA what are a Landlord's responsibilities of action after a break in?

William's answer | Answered on January 23, 2014

I hear that people in Hades regularly ask for ice water as well. You are not responsible for the criminal acts of third parties. Permit them to...

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As a brand new tenant, am I responsible for bed bug extermination costs?

William's answer | Answered on January 23, 2014

What does your rental agreement say? If there are no bugs on either side of you and neither tenant is complaining about them, the your unit is...

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What costs are the landlord required to pay to the tenant when the landlord asks the tenant to move out during a remodel?

William's answer | Answered on January 23, 2014

all necessary permits to carry out the work must be obtained by the landlord before giving the tenant a notice to vacate; payment must be paid to...

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Can my LL charge for carpet cleaning on a 20 year old carpet?

William's answer | Answered on January 23, 2014

Yes, your landlord may charge to clean the carpet. You're fortunate in that the landlord didn't replace the carpet and try to charge you for that....

William Stanley Fitch's Answers (2046)

Our landlord went into foreclosure in October and we were served the standard 90 day notice to vacate, now getting Unlawful Deta

How can i legally be released from a lease due to negligence?

I gave my 30 day notice and landlord used my deposit as last months rent as a courtesy.

How can I break a lease when my roomates have unauthorized tenants living there and I no longer reside there but still pay rent?

As a renter in California, what are my responsibilities when moving out of my house?

Can a portion of the rent be withheld if the owner allows a health hazard to continue unrepaired? Can I sue for health problems?

In CA what are a Landlord's responsibilities of action after a break in?

As a brand new tenant, am I responsible for bed bug extermination costs?

What costs are the landlord required to pay to the tenant when the landlord asks the tenant to move out during a remodel?

Can my LL charge for carpet cleaning on a 20 year old carpet?