Do we have any rights when dealing with a very difficult landlord?

The lease would have had a provision in it that dealt with her inability to provide you with possession. Bottom line, she has your deposit and you...

Gas heater doesn't work rental house. They're not fixing it or discounting rent, what should we do next?

A call the the health or housing department may light a fire. Civil Code section 1941 requires the landlord to provide a working and adequate...

My first rent check was returned and the apartment manager was nice enough to call and let me know.

No. First, it is bank policy that you're up against as they tend to deposit checks up to 3 times (after all, they get to charge you late fees each...

Its there any way I can make landlord fix issues in the apartment? been leaving here 15 year.

As pointed out in the article, you have lots of options

Do I need to file a Unlawful Detainer on a single lodger in my residence after serving 30 day notice. Can I sell her belongings

You need to fine property manager who knows what they're talking about before taking their advice. There is a long and complicated process to sell...

Your landlord is addressing an issue with plumbing and work is being done quickly and in a workman like manner. Yes, a re-pipe is not pretty. ...

Want 1st month's rent back BEFORE MOVE-IN from crazy landlord - Burlingame, CA

I have to disagree with my colleague here. IF there is a written rental LEASE (which means a tenancy that has a definite starting date and ending...

Will small claims require mediation with master tenant who broke our terms, then gave wrongful eviction? Subtenant, Oakland, CA

Mediation can not be mandated. It's a voluntary thing at small claims court. If the agreement is verbal, 30 days notice is all you're entitled to,...

Can my landlord enter my residence (converted garage) without notice if the main house where she live is put up for foreclosure?

24 hours written notice is required, however, the law has no teeth when it comes to violations. In my humble opinion, so long as it doesn't become...

Most of the unanswered portion of your question would deal with the unreported things you infer are occurring. Your sister is over and has a dog....