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Landlord did not provide written notice of inspection for damages or chargers being withheld nor show proof of mailing such security deposit to last known address did they break the law
I am the landlady of this tenant couple, who's husband was released from prison after 49 years for 1st degree murder and is on probation. His wife was arrested for drug possession and paraphernalia (14grams of classes I and II) and a weapons discharge in public was added later. She was... View More 
answered on May 9, 2024
They can do so legally. Probably not a wise business or professional practice.
He told me to leave when I could. My house caught fire and I have no place to go, then I had sepsis shock and was hospitalized twice ,almost died and was bedridden for 3 months on antibiotics, I'm trying to get back on my feet , but I'm unemployed. He was in an accident and as soon as he... View More
I have been in a legal battle with my previous landlord (corporation) for a few months now. They are registered as 35 West CC LLC but operate 35 West at Champions Circle DBA Rams Corp LLC out of Atlanta GA. The SOS (TX) has no prior or present registration for given address/name to operate or do... View More
answered on May 9, 2024
In my professional experience, outside of family court, judges do not generally frown on requests for jury. It adds only about half a day to a typical trial for the judge. Obviously it will be a lot more work for the attorneys and correspondingly more expensive for you.
What's the procedure for evicting people who never had a lease?
My mom passed in 2018 and her house and land was left to myself and my 3 brothers equally. I am the executor of her estate. I gave my oldest brother permission to reside in our moms house as long as he maintained it and... View More
Other apartments keep backing up sewer water into my unit my kids and I are now being exposed to mold building management didn’t send anyone to clean or tear out the carpets and we keep getting sick I requested we be moved into another unit they stated for me to just clean it or I could terminate... View More
I live in San Diego and we do have rent control here. It's my understanding that any lease agreement that is not in line with ca law is illegal, is this correct? And is this legal for them to do? I've only been in the storage 11 months as of this month.
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answered on May 9, 2024
In California, rent control laws primarily apply to residential properties, not storage units. However, there are some regulations that govern self-storage facilities:
1. Notification: In California, a self-storage facility must provide at least 30 days' written notice before... View More
My landlord said he rang the door bell and knocked the doors I didn’t hear at all. So he said he thought nobody was home and them entered as he has the key. I thought it insulting.
He said it was an emergency as the fire alarm battery was dead and needed replacement.
I argued that... View More
answered on May 10, 2024
Fire protection is a justifiable reason for him to enter. I'll assume he had the necessary battery and installed it during the incident.
You are being unreasonable.
I agree that it could have been handled better, but that does not mean it was handled in a way that is... View More
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answered on May 8, 2024
In this case, the responsibility for the damage to the tenant's car would likely fall on the landlord, depending on the specific circumstances. This is based on the concept of premises liability under California law.
Key points to consider:
1. Landlord's duty: In... View More
My husband is in the middle of training, a dog for his PTSD for a service animal. We have been bringing the dog to our home two days a week for the last two months and plan to tell our landlord next month that we were going to permanently bring her here when she turned one because they don’t... View More
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answered on May 8, 2024
Under California law, landlords are not allowed to charge a pet deposit for a service animal, even if the animal is still in training. Service animals are not considered pets, and are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act... View More
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answered on May 8, 2024
In California, a judge has the discretion to seal or mask an eviction record under certain circumstances, even if the tenant loses the eviction trial. This process is known as "masking" or "sealing" the eviction record.
According to California Assembly Bill 2819 (AB... View More
It's coming out of the AC unit as well. They also slam doors
Three day notice dated May 6. Eviction Filed today May 7. He's also knowing been emailing my employer all about this to the main email listed on our website.
Can my landlord accuse me of selling drugs when I was selling a ring on my porch and she had cameras video and audio and I made a joke to the girl about I was babysitting and the kid was acting like she was on an ounce of speed and we laughed and then my landlord text my husband accusing me of... View More
Was given verbal permission to reside in the apartment by current owners who are leasing the assets then they claimed they never said it. I asked for a lease many times and was never given one. I offered payment twice and they ignored me. Now they have given a five day notice and demand for... View More
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