According to CC&R, owner is responsible "Maintain in an open and unobstructed condition all sewer and drainage pipes and lines serving his own Unit between the points at which same enter said Unit and the points at which same join other sewer and drainage pipes and lines serving other... Read more »
answered on Feb 8, 2023
This seems to be happening a lot. The language has nothing to do with whether a pipe is inside or outside of a wall. Under the plain language of the CCR, if a pipe supplies water to multiple units, the COA is responsible. But, once a pipe branches off to provide water to a single unit, the owner... Read more »
The current caregiver gave notice of resignation at 7:40am on Saturday, 28 Jan, that his last day of employment would be Sunday, 29 January, but now he won't leave the premises. He says he can take as long as he needs to move out and find a place to live. Is this true? Is there a CA law or... Read more »
answered on Feb 6, 2023
You should contact a lawyer who handles real estate matters for landlords. S/he will know what the caregiver's rights are, and what your rights are. You definitely have the right to have him removed from your property as soon as he decided to resign from his job. I am not an expert in this... Read more »
Lived in LA and found a listing for someone who was looking to get out of their existing lease early (not a sublease).
An addendum was signed by all parties (the former tenant, myself, and property manager), stating that my name would be added to the lease and that the former tenant's... Read more »
answered on Feb 2, 2023
It looks like the landlord is keeping the previous tenant’s security deposit as your security deposit in lieu of refunding the previous tenant’s and you depositing a new one. So you have been unjustly enriched unless you repay the previous tenant.
Los Angeles Ca
Jury Trial set in the next 48 hours. Trying to figure out how to obtain compensation for slumlord that is trying to evict me for "non payment" even though they were over paid, and after I contacted the city and county?
Compensation in cross/counter claim... Read more »
answered on Jan 31, 2023
To me, I'd hire an attorney, with that much money at stake and super fast, since you are saying trial is in two days???
recently signed a lease to rent a home. I am now dealing with this landlord that keeps asking for all of these fees. The fees were not stated on the lease and I have been finding out about them as I go. he First asked for a utilities fee and then a renters insurance and now he wants another payment... Read more »
answered on Jan 21, 2023
You should review the lease agreement thoroughly. If those fees are not started in the lease then the landlord has no grounds to make you pay them. Regarding your question about backing out of the lease and getting a refund, you should consult the lease as well because you may be in beach of... Read more »
the DA has filed charges on me. (charges are false but the DA doesn't know that) what am I suppose to do to clear myself?
answered on Jan 20, 2023
you either request a new attorney (if appt'd)............
and/or set up an appt with your lawyer to share your concerns.
Outstanding bill. ? How can I get the water bill into my name
This is stuff I acquired throughout a lifetime my my welder was Brad new never been used But I acquire the stuff throughout the years I don't have receipts for it anymore Also he kept my medicine even after I told him that I needed it and it was important can I still get compensated Even... Read more »
answered on Jan 19, 2023
If he locked you out, took your property and sold it all without your permission, a crime was likely committed. Talk to the police to file a report.
They bring strangers to the house and make a lot of noise.
They left a gate open which let one tenant;s service dog into their room and the dog ingested "magic" mushrooms which killed the dog.
They are saying that they are allowed 60 days before they leave. This person is... Read more »
answered on Jan 19, 2023
If the person is a danger to themselves or others, call the police and ask for a 5150 assessment. A restraining order cannot be used to evict an unrelated co-tenant. 60 days seems to refer to a notice to vacate, but currently evictions in Alameda County are only allowed in very limited... Read more »
The suspect has a restraining order and convicted with 3 felony charges and I don’t think it was right to be evicted because of someone else careless actions and terrorize my well being .
answered on Jan 19, 2023
That sounds like an awful situation you were in and I am glad you have made progress to get away from the "suspect." The Landlord may be able to evict you if they had no connection to the suspect and depending on the reason that they evicted you. If it already went to court and you lost,... Read more »
Each unit is assigned 1 parking spot. Renters are using their designated parking spot to park their non-operational car and have created a 2nd “parking spot” to park their operating car. That 2nd “spot” blocks the path going in & out of the back gate creating a safety hazard and just... Read more »
answered on Jan 19, 2023
The HOA referred to creating or designating a "no parking area." This might be distinct from enforcing the existing rule of "one parking spot." If there is an applicable rule in place, a meeting and a vote is not required. Ask the mgmt company what they mean and why a vote is... Read more »
I was having a heated conversation with my landlord over the phone. I was then placed on speaker phone and told it was for her safety and not to worry because there was no one else in the room.
I think the landlord place my phone call on speaker because she had her supervisor easedropping... Read more »
answered on Jan 17, 2023
Generally, unless you consent, a 3rd party cannot listen to a private phone call. Since your landlord told you the communication was private, you had a reasonable belief that nobody else could hear your conversation. So, yes, technically this would be Eavesdropping in violation of PC 632. This... Read more »
Worked as resident manager of a safe parking location( shelter) they provided a trailer for me to live in with my job.
answered on Jan 17, 2023
A residence provided as part of the employment bargain is treated very differently from separately leased premises. An employee provided with a residence as part of the employment can be evicted immediately without advanced notice.
Good luck to you.
Hi,
I used to own a restaurant and sold it almost 10 years ago in 2013. The lease they were on expired over 5 years ago. I got a notice in the mail about notice of belief of abandonment for unpaid rent since November. The place has been sold twice since I sold it how am I responsible if... Read more »
answered on Jan 17, 2023
Your legal position will depend on such factors as whether you were ever released from the lease, how the extension was accomplished (option, automatic?) and other facts specific to your situation. Do not speak with the firm until after you have had a consultation and document review with counsel,... Read more »
answered on Jan 12, 2023
MUCH MORE INFO IS NEEDED.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CRIMINAL LAWYER FOR A DV ARREST? IF SO, THE COURT WILL APPOINT A LAWYER AT THE 1ST APPEARANCE, CALLED AN ARRAIGNMENT.
IF NOT, ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A LAWYER REGARDING THE EVICTION? (DIFFERENT TYPE OF LAWYER).
THE COURT DOES NOT... Read more »
I just want legal advice on how to evict him or make him pay half his share
answered on Jan 19, 2023
There is no good/easy way to make him pay half. It is the Landlord that has a right to collet rent; you have a right to contribution, but it is not worth pursuing against someone who moved out. If you want to keep the place without your ex, you can talk to your landlord about changing the lease... Read more »
And or send all my mail back without knowing,saying I don't live their,due to paying owed rent?
answered on Jan 5, 2023
In general, landlords do not have the right to enter a tenant's yard or throw away a tenant's belongings without the tenant's permission. Landlords must generally give advance notice before entering a rental property, unless there is an emergency or the tenant has given prior... Read more »
My landlord never gave me my contract to sign and after a year he was trying to evict me and so we went to court and he showed a contract that I "signed electronically". I never signed this contract, what can I do?
answered on Jan 5, 2023
Forgery by definition, is illegal and a landlord cannot forge a tenant's signature on a lease agreement or any other document. If you believe that your landlord forged your initials or signature on a lease contract that you never signed, you may have grounds to take legal action against your... Read more »
answered on Jan 4, 2023
It is unclear what exactly you are asking here. Whether the lease is new or there is an amendment to an existing lease, you should have a signature from all parties for it to be "binding". So for example, if the landlord has an existing lease, then drafts up an amendment to the lease... Read more »
My business was destroyed by COVID. I got every grant and loan possible and spent every dime in the corporation but couldn't make it to the end of the 5 year lease. The landlord doesn't care, wants 12K for rent, taxes, etc. I'm not able to pay anything because I am unemployed (2... Read more »
answered on Dec 27, 2022
Yes. You can be used. Highly recommend you consult with a bankruptcy attorney that may be able to wipe out your liability.
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