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My husband and I live in Michigan and are considering divorce. I went to an apartment complex to sign a lease for a new place. His cousin works there and saw me. He called my husband later that day to tell him I signed a lease. I have yet to talk to my husband to share this news yet. I’m... View More 
They are in violation of the ADA for never having responded to those requests. And do not address the fact that Every day i come home i have to ask loiterers to move from blocking the stairs to my apt. Recently i had a run in with someone who was blocking my path. they wouldnt move and security... View More
Lets say i violated my lease on jan 1st. Management verbally told me they were going to write me up on jan 4th. On Feb 1st i was served a 30 day notice to comply or vacate. It says you must remedy the above listed violation or vacate on march 1st. Also says tenancy terminates on the date of any... View More
A specific date and filed stipulation for entry of judgment with the court in California. If the day comes and I still can't find a place to live can I ask the court to let me stay longer?
My mom had a heart attack. She lost her hands and feet due to complications. She was living in low income apartments where they use key readers for the doors and program a little fob for you to lock and unlock the door. She was unable to to pay rent and is about 4 months behind on rent. We've... View More
with staff or other guests. just got out of hospital and went to pay but they told her to get the fuck out. police called several times, until they finally told her get out or go to jail for trespassing.
answered on Apr 26, 2024
Assuming that the lady remained current on her payments through her hospital stay, it could be a wrongful eviction. A key piece of evidence will be whether the hotel continued to collect the "occupancy tax" from the lady. If a person stays in a hotel longer than 30 days, the hotel may... View More
They are adding an additional $1,500 to my rent that's due in 6 days for "estimated repairs." I am wondering the legality of this, instead of/in addition to using the security deposit. My lease ends May 31st. Today is April 26th. They want me to pay for this now.
We have lived in this house for 7 years. Initially we subleased the first 2 years then notified management company as original renter wanted name off lease. We signed a lease agreement and given a copy of the 1 page. I reached out a couple months ago to management company for a copy of full lease... View More
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?
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