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I've lived here 3 yrs on private property. I live in an apt under the LL quarters above. Never had any problem. Until I asked to have the dead mouse removed due to the smell. I enclosed info on the health danger I found online. She had a fit and told me I have to be out by Jan 1 2025. I just... View More 
me and my husband have been the victims of discrimination because we’re religion and harassment has been severe and put these fake notices on our door. They don’t file them with a court and I’m feeling terrified from our lives and they also tried to change the locks on us, but we would not... View More
The lease for our business at a mall states "Vending machines are not allowed in the retail selling area of the store".
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answered on Dec 20, 2024
A keymaster arcade game may not be considered a vending machine under California law. According to Bus. & Prof.Code § 17571, a "vending machine" is defined as any mechanical device that operates by the insertion of a coin or other thing of value and dispenses a product, service, or... View More
Day before jury trial a exparte motion was filed to change jury trial to bench it was granted citing unlawful detainers in ca are equity matters not subject to California Civil code Procedures 1171 or 592 .There are several legal challengable legal issues with this matter a previous unlawful... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2024
In California, the right to a jury trial in unlawful detainer cases is protected under Code of Civil Procedure § 1171, which explicitly states that either party may demand a jury trial in these matters. The court's characterization of unlawful detainers as purely equitable matters appears to... View More
Financially, and also do repairs around the house to help towards rent. The landlord moved his forty year younger girl friend in and she wants us out of the garage. Kicking us out onto the streets in winter, says since it's illegal for us to live in garage we just need to go and they... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2024
Even if your living situation is technically illegal, you still have tenant rights in California - the garage has become your established residence through consistent occupancy and rent payment. Your landlord must follow proper legal eviction procedures and cannot simply lock you out or throw you... View More
Am I still legally bound by original lease terms with new company I have no lease with. Am I obligated to pay another months rent if I move on the 3rd of the month? I gave notice & I’m moving out. Rent is due on the 1st, grace period to the 5th. How can I have a fair chance at getting deposit... View More
For example, if rent is 30 days late, are they able to charge $300 in late fees? Would that be considered reasonable? Also, if you pay $1200 the following month (on time) does the first $900 apply to last month’s rent & late fees before it applies to the current month’s rent?
Can she evict me for that ? I rent rooms in landlords home. She wants to rent rooms separately and charge utilities.If she insists on changing rental terms and I refuse can I just give my 60 day notice move out but still under original agreement?
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answered on Dec 20, 2024
In California, since you rent rooms in the landlord's home, you're considered a lodger rather than a traditional tenant, which means some different rules apply. You still have important rights, but there's more flexibility in terms of changes to rental agreements.
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What are my legal options if I've discovered multiple hidden cameras in my home, provided evidence (Wireshark captures and video documentation) showing they're active without my consent, but the police declined to take a report? I am a legal tenant with a lease, but the homeowner's... View More
They said we don’t have a choice but to get this Wi-Fi through them even if we don’t want it and they will be adding to our monthly lot rent we don’t want it and I feel like it’s an invasion of privacy they said the mobile home park has an agreement with spectrum is this legal
Last year she gave me dryer sheets to stuff in wall. I had to deal with any surface cleaning myself. She had no worries. This year I provided her with info off the net where the odor is/ can be toxic. She got all irate told me I didn't need to be in the apt it's so dangerous and she wants... View More
We lived together for 2 1/2 years but he is the homeowner. he didn't even allow me time to pack. I am completely homeless.
Located in KENTUCKY…..The actual lease was up and I was paid up on rent and there is last months rent he has too, can he keep that too if I’m already out, I paid all of the rent and last months rent
Can you get in trouble or evicted for taking a picture of a worker getting into their vehicle in an assigned parking lot from your balcony and from inside of your unit?
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answered on Dec 20, 2024
Taking photos of people without their consent, particularly in situations where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy, can lead to legal consequences in California. Even if you're on your private property (like your balcony or inside your unit), photographing someone in their assigned... View More
We bought a new house and terminated our lease early ( in Brentwood , TN 37027) . We still pay landlord rent until the the house is rented out. Our landlord told us that we wont get our deposit back because we broke the lease. is it eligible for our landlord to do that? below are terms in the... View More
the landlord was stating the reason to my husband for cause of the eviction is that, I the wife had disagreeing words with him and that he was offended by it. He also stated that mailed rent payment to his out of state residence had on occasions have been delayed, but that he did received them... View More
My rent agreement indicates I rent the property known as 2115 Bautista Ave. Vista, CA. There is an illegal ADU behind the house I rent and he collects rent from it. No seperate address. Is that legal, Do I have any rights regarding it?
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answered on Dec 19, 2024
Your situation involves potentially serious code violations that could affect your tenancy and safety. Living in a property with an illegal ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) can create various issues, including improper utility usage, safety hazards, and zoning violations.
You have several... View More
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