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she is the only one who has paid rent this year. he was snuck back into my house and now refuses to leave
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answered on Apr 25, 2024
Under California law, if the couple is renting a room in your house and only the woman is on the lease, the man does not have the same rights as the woman who is the official tenant. However, the situation can become complicated depending on various factors.
Here are a few things to... View More 
My former employer offered to rent me a room but it wasn't ready. Due to an hour travel to and from work he offered to let me stay in a room close by free of charge until my room was ready. I stayed in that room for a week and a half and ended up in the hospital. During my hospital stay, he... View More
Landlord withholding gate key to property so mail carriers can’t get onto property to deliver the mail?
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answered on Apr 25, 2024
Under California law, if a landlord prevents a tenant from getting their mail, it could potentially constitute a crime and provide grounds for legal action:
1. The crime:
- Interfering with the delivery of mail is a federal offense under 18 U.S.C. § 1701, which prohibits knowingly... View More
Landlord withholding gate key to property so mail carriers can’t get onto property to deliver the mail?
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answered on Apr 25, 2024
Under California law, if a landlord prevents a tenant from getting their mail, it could be considered a violation of the tenant's rights and potentially a criminal offense. Here's what you need to know:
1. The crime:
- Interfering with the delivery of mail is a federal... View More
My attorney and his office have not contacted me one time. My landlord threatened me with physical violence. Office did not respond to my pleas for an update. I called and emailed daily. No answers to emails. Woman answering the phone would always put me on hold, tell me Noone is available,... View More
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answered on Apr 25, 2024
Under California law, attorneys have a professional and ethical obligation to communicate with their clients and keep them reasonably informed about the status of their case. If your attorney has failed to communicate with you despite your numerous attempts to contact them, you have several... View More
This is the third time I have found bed bugs in my apartment. The first time I noticed the bites on my skin. I notified the apartment manager and they tested for them and treated my unit and the unit next to mine. I didn’t see any bugs until after the treatment and I saw 3 dead ones on the floor... View More
Land lord owes me 170 bc I was with out power 2weeks writing on contract.when I asked for payment her husband came at me I pushed him away to protect my self he placed a move out restraining order the day I got served I had to leave the home 4/6/24 l have a stay away order I'm homeless with... View More
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answered on Apr 24, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about your difficult situation. Being wrongfully evicted and separated from your belongings while caring for two children must be incredibly stressful and challenging. Here are some steps you can take to try to resolve this:
1. Consult with a tenant rights attorney... View More
has fell & hit my car & busted the windshield, she says she's not paying to have it replaced nor has she done anything to the tree & limbs keep falling off causing damage to the patio, etc. I'm really concerned that the elderly lady I care for or myself will be hurt next,what can I do?
Owner refuses to give transient tax refund instead threatens with kicking my family out of the motel.
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answered on Apr 25, 2024
I'm sorry to hear you're in this difficult situation with your landlord. Based on the information provided, here are a few key points to consider:
Transient occupancy taxes are typically charged on stays of 30 days or less in many jurisdictions. Since you have been renting the... View More
The landlord lives on the 2nd floor and we live on the 1st floor.
If a promotion is applied to my account for several months. Am I responsible for paying it all back though I am not at fault for it? I have 2 months left before my lease is up and the complex is threatening eviction unless I backpay them. Also, if there is proof that a promotion was applied. Will... View More
I just moved out of my apartment in California and 30 day's notice. They have a clause where I'm responsible for the rent until someone else moves in which is another 6 months. They are now demanding that I pay all 6 months within 30 days of leaving which is impossible for me and was... View More
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answered on Apr 24, 2024
Under California law, landlords have a duty to mitigate damages by making reasonable efforts to re-rent the unit after a tenant breaks the lease. This means they cannot simply charge you for the entire remaining lease term without attempting to find a new tenant.
Here are a few key points:... View More
She said she has every right to evict me. I’m a single mother with a 2 month old baby. She says she needs her house back in 7 weeks to show the courts she has a stable home for her son so she doesn’t lose a child custody battle with her x boyfriend. Problem is I don’t have the money to afford... View More
Tenant signed yr lease Sept 2023 with is. In Nov. 2023 we had to retrieve a pet locked in house due to tenant leaving it behind. We have given several 24hr notices of Entry and the tenant has not come back. All utilities have been shut off. The water lines busted in the cold months b/c tenant... View More
The property is owned in an LLC, the tenant has a lease through 2027.The foreclosure Auction happens tomorrow.
If not, could they demand rent or compensation if the other spouse has agreed to let the third party live there for free?
It is in a park where he is required to pay space rent each month. He has fallen behind in those payments. The managers of the park are harassing him and making things very difficult on him. He has tried talking to them because he would like to make a payment arrangement to catch him up. The... View More
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answered on Apr 24, 2024
In California, landlords are generally required to provide habitable living conditions, which include access to running water. Turning off a tenant's water supply is a serious violation of the tenant's rights and could be considered a "self-help" eviction, which is illegal in... View More
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