Commercial landlord threatens to raise rent when fixes are made. Is this legal?

I completely agree with Brad. With a month to month tenancy regardless of how unfair it may seem, the last thing you want to do is to grab a tiger...

Can I still get my Writ for Possession even though the tenant has filed for relief from default of judgment for possession in CA

Until the Court issues a stay, carry on, stay the course, get the writ and get it enforced. AND OPPOSE THE MOTION (which probably should have been...

Does a tenant have to move out, (constructive eviction) to prove in court that the landlord has breached the quiet enjoyment?

A lawsuit for constructive eviction does not require the surrender of the tenancy.

4 years at apt and current LL said he will not offer a lease renewal for term ending 1/2/14 after he received answer to UD.

I NEVER advise a tenant not to pay rent. Only bad things happen when you don't pay rent and there are soooooo many different ways to address...

I received a 30 day notice to Terminate Tenancy, what are my options? Do I need to respond? What if this is in retaliation?

The term lease and 30 day notice to terminate can not peacefully co-exist in the same sentence UNLESS the 30 day notice expires on the same day as...

After a 3 day notice has been sent, and I still do not have the entire amount due,,,, can I be put out? and how long will that b

In that part of town, assuming you pay nothing and you don't mind having a eviction on your record, about 2 months. Mr. Lauria is spot on as far...

As an aside. If you have a lease, you're golden. IF INSTEAD your tenancy is month to month, Civil Code section 1934 would kick in and that provides...

CA; I received a 30 day notice to terminate; lease expires 12-31-13; what can I do if I believe it is in retaliation?

a common urban myth is that a covenant of quiet enjoyment deals with noise. Quiet enjoyment is actually a concept that requires your landlord to...

How much can i sue for if my landlord was negligent to repair problems in my rental?

Mr Omar is right, it's like you just stopped typing. There is a 3 day notice to pay rent or quit, a 3 day notice to cure covenant or quit and a 3...

Intrusive Landlord

Well, yes and no. Your rental agreement will provide guidance as to whether or not you may make alterations to the property. My guess, that...