UPDATED! What landlords Can & Can’t do - Guide for California Landlords & Tenants

In helping renters and landlords, we get a lot of great questions from California tenants and California landlords about what a landlord cannot do and what a landlord can do. This is an update to a video we published 2 years ago…some things have changed some stayed the same:
✔️ Can a landlord increase rent❓
✔️ Do I have to let a landlord in❓
✔️ Can a landlord evict for not paying rent❓
✔️ Can a landlord kick me out to sell the property❓
You may be surprised by the answers!
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[@autumnjanuary]

My landlord left me and my two sons in a gas leak for 5 months with a over 5k deposit and 5 months of on time payments The septic tank broke which caused plumbing and black mold problems Since becoming sick I’ve lost one of my two jobs & due to recession my hours been cut from my current employer No money to move I am in a trap killing my kids Praying I can leave in a few weeks and hotel it cause the longer I sit trying to get well I’m more sick and my sons health has been affected too Some landlords don’t deserve property just to abuse and get over So many other issues however this was a charity who put me here so watch what charities you donate too cause they don’t help people they line their pockets and dismiss the poor

[@ckwong7941]

Single family houses etc are exempted from AB1482 and the landlords do not need to follow the same rules. To avoid confusion, would it be possible to make a video for these landlords specifically so that they can know clearly what rules they really need to follow for managing their exempted properties in California?

[@WIREassociates]

Good idea, I can add that in.

[@ckwong7941]

@@WIREassociates Thank you. I would LLC r to see it!

[@charlesmurray4833]

I’m pretty sure he’s just appealing to the tenants because theirs alot more of them

[@Authenticallykary]

While in court I did see a landlord trying to charge late fees in his 3 day notice which caused him to loose the case. The judge expressed that he can appeal but when he does come back she wants them to work it out among themselves.

[@takethepowerback83]

Basically landlords have become captives in their own homes.

[@WIREassociates]

And in some cases can't move into their rental homes...

[@coastalhillbilly3419]

State and company housing is the future c0mrade

[@johndoe-by4up]

What u mean I own a house and rent a house n my landlord be on that bullshit I paid my bills all thru COVID without complaints or COVID relief this mofo never fixed shit

[@kristiblack4789]

I'm a California native currently living and renting in Gentrified Palm Springs, California and these "Landlord's" here are Parasitic Predators! They've taken every opportunity to massively increase rents everytime somebody moves out here by 50%! And increase my own rent has much as they "legally" can each year. In the 5 yrs that I've been here, they've put Zero dollars back into this property and some parts of it are seriously ghetto and could use a little reinvestment in order to justify these massive increases! Now I keep seeing lots of turnovers and my new neighbors which are supposed to be only two in their unit are 5-6 + a puppy that's not allowed! I've been into their unit and see just how much they've trashed it in a mere 2 mos! Greed has consequences.

[@Taylaaaaa562]

YUP! Yes these laws can protect tenants from actual harassing landlords, but most cases are not black and white, they are a lot of grey areas! Where are the landlord rights that protect them from tenants that do genuinely harass them? Tenants seem to have more rights than landlords.

[@aekochan5621]

Is it true that it is illegal for landlords to evict tenants if they are in the process of applying for rental assistance programs such as Home ARP Rent Program? Thank you!

[@WIREassociates]

It was, but many of those regulations have expired. Discuss with the Rent Program to see if they can help with advice...

[@dawnredman3645]

You’d be in shock at my landlord’s actions! Same Bay Area duplex for 11 years never missed rent or played games, did all the maintenance and just received poorly typed 60 days notice. I am shocked at the rights I have as a tenant now and cannot believe she’d do this to me

[@WIREassociates]

Discuss with an attorney ASAP to determine whether it's a legal notice...

[@oskarngo9138]

The Landlore gave you 60 days... It’s his house..... He wants to do something different with “His Property”... What is the problem...? If you don’t like it; get your own property...!

[@hector6005]

That’s not how laws work.

[@love.JESUS.2day]

Always informative! Thank you ❤

[@WIREassociates]

Thanks Lin!

[@alexmontalvolarealtor]

thank you Christian!! I love your vids man!

[@WIREassociates]

Thanks Alex!

[@stevesaldana6105]

Great info, thank you

[@WIREassociates]

😀👍

[@patsaekhow9886]

My landlord raises my rent every year even during covid. It's ridiculous, outrageous, no mercy. This is so sad. Why people can't afford to pay rent.?Because it's too expensive. That's why so many homeless people were on the street. My salary doesn't raise every year, but my landlord raise my rent every year. Eventually, I will be living on the street. There is no way out.

[@dat.lynguyen4156]

Do you really think the landlords didn't have to pay mortgage to bank and tax to county during Covid ??? Are you a little child in need of a parent ???

[@AlzWorld57]

Hard to believe how bad most of the laws are for the owners of the property...Most of them should just sell and invest in other states who are fair to both sides. As usual CA hates anyone who might be prosperous or responsible. Glad I got out of this landlord nightmare many years ago. Plus how does anyone think that because of covid someone shouldn't have to pay their rent...The owner still has to make their payment...What a crock...

[@as2223]

So true. Plus everyone hates each other and wants to sue you since they deserve what you've worked hard for. Entitled state of narcissists galore. I want to rent out my house, but I'll likely sell it and move along. What state did you land in? I'm thinking TN.

[@Partysize2]

Yes and that's why there is a housing shortage for renters. Nobody wants to own rentals under CA hate-laws for landlords.

[@jessefernandez850]

Thanks for your advice your the best ❤

[@WIREassociates]

Happy to help!

[@brianwhite3428]

How about doing a video? About landlords raising rent without writing notice

[@jeffreycaves2756]

Hi Christian, love the channel thanks for all the valuable information! Been living in my place for about 3.5 years. When we moved in the landlord showed us the "back area" that he said if you can get your car back there your welcome to use it. getting the car in and out is no easy task because how tight the entrance is. Luckily I'm a good drive and have been able to utilize the space for the past 3 years. this year they emailed us a notice letting us know they will be raising the rent. They also emailed us a separate notice saying they will also be charging $45 for the parking. Is this something they can do?

[@WIREassociates]

Thanks for watching! Yes, if you are month-to-month, then a change like this can happen with a 30 day notice...it's known as a 30 day notice for change in terms of tenancy.

[@AngelicaTjAdventures]

nice

[@WIREassociates]

💪😀👍

[@Raijin1506]

My apt building got bought out. New landlord all of a sudden wants to charge a pet rent without any agreement or amendment to lease agreement with original landlord. I’ve refused to pay it so far. I pay everything else. We went as far as to have my dogs be classified as help dogs by my wife’s therapist.

[@WIREassociates]

The new owner could potentially add a pet fee to those tenants who are month-to-month and given a 30 day notice. Dogs that are Emotional Support Animals (ESA) are NOT pets and a pet rent or pet deposit cannot be charged.

[@m0tamanic]

@@WIREassociateswhat is an ESA? Can tenant simply state their emotional support animal?

[@WIREassociates]

@@m0tamanic Here's a livestream that discusses ESAs 👉 kzbin.infod89YLi1qlsY

[@dangeroreilly2028]

@@WIREassociates But the poster said "dogs". It may be the wife is emotionally disabled, and maybe the therapist can deem she needs a dog, as an ESA(not a service animal). I'm not attorney, but as a LL I'm familiar with the A.D.A. However, I have never ever heard of a therapist that writes a disabled person needs multiple dogs. Suddenly coming up with a note from a therapist for a disabled person trying to keep multiple pets would be a HUGE RED FLAG that tenant would be suspected of willingness to do anything to keep pets, or to avoid pet fees.

[@PugpugKeller]

Service dogs are the only dogs allowed to live with you rent free Health dogs do not qualify

[@keefestevernu6242]

My landlord has started illegal unpermitted construction with out notice to any of the tenets for 7 days a week at 10 hours or more a day for two months and is constantly entering units with out 24 hour notice

[@WIREassociates]

Discuss with an attorney and local building department.

[@jonathanrodriguez8212]

The landlord changed locks 2 times towed my truck as i was trying to move out. I Had to break back in. Last time cops didn't want to let me on property after they left i broke back in because i have alot of property mosly tools. They wanted me to talk with them outside. I said brake in and get me. No eviction has started but cops taken landlords side but i know he boke the law i didnt and just trying to move out. Without my truck makes it hard. Redlands ca.

[@WIREassociates]

Wow! This is exactly why the laws are in place...for landlords who do this.

[@TapTapTaap]

Why is nothing being done to protect the landlord more? How is this fair?

[@MrSoundhunter]

They got prop 13 basically paying the same tax rate for eternity is a good tradeoff

[@AcaciaHopeFarm]

Don't have a CA rental

[@AlonziiznolA]

I have a rather odd question. My buddy lives in a home with lots of other renters. His landlord recently told him that he cannot talk the neighbors (because she thinks that they’re nosey). Recently, she caught my buddy talking with a neighbor on a camera that she has set up in the driveway. She then called him, yelled at him and said that if it happens again he’s getting a 3 day notice. It gets even better, she then proceeded to tell him that he cannot talk with the other renters. So basically he has to keep his mouth shut when he’s home lol. I told him to sue this lady for trying to take away his 1st amendment. I’m just curious if there’s any legal ground the she has as a landlord to keep renters from talking with neighbors or other renters?

[@WIREassociates]

Nope, the landlord is wrong and essentially harassing the tenant. Your friend can try reaching out to a local attorney to discuss.

[@carolburnette2019]

❤

[@user-mq4py7sj2h]

My next door landlord blamed me I was the new girl love lound music and laugh out loud

[@AhatiMaat]

Evictions in LA will be catastrophic if the courts and politicians follow through with them...this process will take years because of the homeless crisis. Expect by then the UBI currency to roll out to the public to stabalize rental housing.

[@Dottydawes]

Any person renting in CA now deserves what they get. The pandemic proved you as the property owner basically have no rights. For the few you have it entails getting a lawyer to execute them and spend time in court. As time goes buy the moochers will kill the market and then scream to the heavens about some sort of unfairness in the system and the exorbitant rents…. All brought on by themselves. The ones who I do have empathy for are the renters who did the right thing and who are going to be screwed as this impending mess unfolds.

[@as2223]

Yes to be a landlord in CA it'll be best to get as much as you can because of the high risk and chance of a low caliber tenant who will do all they can to get one over on the landlord, tenants will pay up now or end up in Mississippi.

[@ginathomas5936]

Thank you!

[@SamTranceForce]

Hello, Mr Walsh, you are an excellent speaker, you deserve a position in Washington. My mom's landord is not changing her carpet (20 year old carpet) and also she has a crazy neighbor who has been a mjor nuisance, POLICE Dept interviened 5 times. she wont evict here, or change the carpet. Instead they raise the rent evey year. can she deduct the new carpet installation and etc off the rent, notices and emailes were given/sent since 2012. can she not pay rent for these problems, she has been a tenant since 2005. Is this an automatic win if she tries to evict? per the judge? what is the total timeline for eviction in city of Glendale?

[@WIREassociates]

Thanks for the kind words! The neighbor causing a nuisance can now be evicted for this (it wasn't for a while during the emergency eviction protections that LA had). As for the carpet, there isn't a law related to changing carpet (or painting). It would only be required to be changed if it's a health and safety issue, for example, mold growing on it.

[@SamTranceForce]

There are bugs in the carpet and even if we bring a professional shampoo cleaning service, the dirty spots will just resurface again. Also termites, and worms. If you wish I can send you photos and info you can share on your channel.

[@WIREassociates]

@@SamTranceForce Sounds like it should be changed...make sure you send those to the landlord and document the discussions.

[@pedrelias]

Thank you for the video. For a foreclosed home. Do the past owners who got foreclosed on and are still living there have same rights as tenants?

[@WIREassociates]

No. Tenants have a minimum of 90 days of possession...previous owners do not.

[@amydelarea605]

Is a motor home an example of AB 1482?

[@WIREassociates]

Mobile homes are protected, but not RVs

[@albertviera6038]

This is what I don't understand when you said 10% and more which is the amount of that like 50 or 100

[@Goodluckbuddy1408]

My landlord sent us a written letter that states “YOU BROKE THE WASHING MACHINE LID SENSOR” we have never broken anything in our time being here (almost 2 years) now they’re wanting to do an inspection of the apartment? What can I do? There’s absolutely no they can just throw the blame on us when we live in a 4-plex. Zero evidence of us breaking anything. I have a feeling they are just wanting the apartment freed up.

[@WIREassociates]

Try here to find an attorney to discuss the situation, especially if it continues to ramp up 👉 www.lawhelp.org/

[@user-lx1is2wl7i]

This land lord got out of land lording in 2005 and 2006. I guess there is at least one thing a land lord can still legally do in Kalifornia.

[@lashaydavidson4476]

hi Mr.Walsh are you able to provide any information regarding mold in an apartment and repairs? it's been over a month and my property management company hasn't made any repairs, can i with hills rent until they make the repairs? Also landlord is requesting for payment for gas water and trash which in my lease states that the owner pays for these utilities?

[@WIREassociates]

If you're month-to-month, then the landlord can change the terms of the tenancy so that you pay those utilities...they would be required to give you a 30 day notice. As for the mold, yes, theoretically you can repair it and deduct, but follow up with the management company and let them know that's what you're going to be doing...

[@mariatorres9789]

Question, I have a duplex in Amador County. My hubby was transferred temp for work on the RxR, we put our house up for sale, & son stayed on it to keep squatters out. My 1st hubby's roommate, needed an emergency place to stay, so my son let him stay in my room on my bed & I guess he was charging a couple hundred bucks to help with the bills. I never had any agreement with the guy. Last month, I had to pull my house off the market, because they trashed it so bad, and I need multiple surgeries, so I was coming back home & I asked the guy to move out.

[@mariatorres9789]

He never did, my son had an incident, and went to jail. Since the guy never had keys, I went home to secure my house, & make sure he was still moving. I gave him a verbal 30 days, after 2 days, it was clear he never intended to move. My son was coming home, on probation, so his 'friend' invited another girl that's not paid her rent at her place for 5 mos, and is also on probation, and he is keeping guns & weed in the house, so my son can't even come home, & (my son is) he's literally staying in the other half of the duplex. I gave a 30 days NTT from one of your videos, on the 1st. Life is hell now, as he uses my clean towels to wipe up his litter & puts them back in the clean ones, and he urinated all over my (adult) son's bed that I have to sleep in, since he's in mine. Can I #1 get a restraining order against him or the girl, to not trespass, since my son is on probation? Or #2 get a TRO to keep the weapons or drugs from my house? Or #3 what's the proper procedure exactly to evict, since I've personally never accepted a penny from him? Thank you.

[@WIREassociates]

You need to hire an attorney ASAP...this is a complicated situation and you need professional to navigate through this.

[@rcsohnify]

What about if it is a month to month lease and repairs are needed to the property?

[@WIREassociates]

In many areas, this tenancy could be terminated...

[@JeffreyRClark]

My Tenant is charging me interest on the Security Deposit is that a law and how much?

[@WIREassociates]

No, not a law as of right now. Only if you put it in an interest bearing account would you have to give them the interest.

[@genirubig8390]

My landlord is charging me a late fee for being late on my water. Is that allowed ?

[@WIREassociates]

See what he lease says about it...that will be the governing document.

[@SF_Curious]

My landlord purchased the building after Covid and began harassing the tenants with attacks to our cars (parked outside) leaving the unit without hot water. I recently received a 24hour notice to get into unit I happened to have to go to work that day and he issued a leave violation notice after falsely stating my “lock has been changed” how can I protect my self from landlord harassment if his clear intention is gentrification to raise my rent controlled unit in Sf? Please let me know

[@WIREassociates]

You need to turn your local legal aid here 👉 baylegal.org/get-help/find-an-office/san-francisco-county/ and try the SF Rent Board 👉 www.sf.gov/departments/rent-board

[@crystal2a670]

Hi! San Bruno resident here. My landlord has always paid for our trash. As of today (trash day) he's decided that we ( the tenants) are now responsible. How should I move forward?

[@WIREassociates]

If you're month-to-month, then you could theoretically be asked to pay for rash services with a 30 day notice (as long as local regulations don't prevent it).

[@lauras2046]

Can a renter who rents from a private owner sue the hoa for discrimination or would they have to sue the landlord?

[@WIREassociates]

Discuss with an attorney, but you should go after the HOA, not the landlord.

[@as2223]

Oh goodness a landlord to be sued because others in the complex have issues with you. Good grief.

[@kellydavis5043]

Kelly Davis 0 seconds ago I rent in CA and I cannot find my issue anywhere… ATLEAST not specifically explained. My boyfriend and I had a leak in our bathroom wall from a busted pipe connected to the upstairs unit. My landlord came by to take a look and my boyfriend was home at the time. He insisted my boyfriend look at something in the upstairs tenants bathroom and insisted he went and looked. My boyfriend was invited into the upstairs unit and walked all the way to the back of the apartment all so the landlord can show him what the leak looked like from above. Is this abuse of entry? How do I know he doesn’t do this with my apartment.

[@WIREassociates]

That is a strange one that he had your boyfriend go, but since it was an emergency, the landlord could enter. Additionally, If a tenant invites a person in, then they are allowed to go in.

[@user-lc3vp9ll3t]

I was in a fifth wheel trailer in exchange for exchange for her care. About a week ago the fifth wheel trailer was stolen off the property with everything I owned in it and the police are telling me I have no rights

[@illest-fr1cs]

Can you do one on amendments (example )2 days before the lease the landlord did an amendment to that lease. is it enforceable? (Even though the lease has expired after the 30 day notice ) we did not sign or agree to this agreement.

[@WIREassociates]

Thanks for asking...that seems a little late in the game for a landlord to try to make changes ot the lease. Were they big changes?

[@illest-fr1cs]

@@WIREassociates I think it’s huge he changed two things one is the raise the rent not worried about that that’s not what I was concerned about but the second is he changed the dates to add a whole Nother year which we don’t want we previously gave notice through property management, and this notice came from a lawyer from the landlord, not property management

[@apllu17]

I filed an LAHD Landlord Declaration to relocate a person who rents a bedroom in my house. The whole property falls under RSO, as I rent a unit in the back. To be proactive, I issued the tenant a 60-day notice and placed $9,500 in an escrow account. Today, an LAHD Analyst from the Landlord Declartion department called and told me that los angeles City Housing does not regulate room rentals, as this person is not considered a tenant, but rather a boarder. So I don't require to pay them relocation equal to what a tenant who rents a full unit. Other LAHD departments ha e told I had to pay relocation, which is why I filed the Declaration to relocate, as I want my room back. CAN YOU RESEARCH THIS AND DO A VIDEO about what are the differing rights between a full unit tenant and a room rental boarder? You would be the first, because I can't find any KZbin videos on this subject.

[@WIREassociates]

Thanks for sharing! You should definitely discuss with a good eviction attorney. It's very easy for a boarder to be classified as a tenant and that's what you need to run by the attorney. For example, I know a few landlords who rented out a room, but did not allow the tenant to use the kitchen or share a bathroom...this arrangement makes the occupant a tenant AND could trigger RSO protections for the tenant.

[@apllu17]

@WIREassociates LAHD Landlord declaration department called me. They are calling the couple renting one room in my house under one contract Lodgers. Per LAHD, Lodgers don't have rights to relocation funds. They are not tents unless they have their own full unit. I am essentially sharing my house with them. The relocation bulletin doesn't mention that at all. I'm already talking to an attorney.

[@Vonkater]

Can a landlord make you reapply to rent in a studio unit where you already live over 8 years when low income restriction status is being lifted ? Can they raise the rent ever 6 months ? San Diego area. People on HUD vouchers depending on rent not exceeding voucher amount . Notice was posted that starting July 1 2024 the owner may stop participating in the " Home Program" that keeps rents " affordable" mention in this notice states if the rents go up "we my apply to rent " where we are already renting . This apartment gives a six month lease that turns into month to month . They claim they need " just cause " to evict so is making people reapply to rent under the new situation a loop hole to evict people ? The current " low income housing status " seems to allow rents to be increased at a higher percentage than those without and more frequently. These places seem to use tricky ways to make more money and tenants are ignorant to their rights especially poor ones .

[@WIREassociates]

You need to discuss with an attorney ASAP (www.lawhelpca.org/issues/housing) and the Housing Authority...they may NOT be able to stop participation.

[@lauras2046]

Just bc you have a voucher dsnt mean you can’t rent a place that is more. You just have to pay for it out of your own pocket. You won’t lose the rent voucher.

[@davidferros4655]

Question it’s been a yr now but I lost $15k of my savings for to buy a house and lost over 100 fico score points because of what a landlord did to me in CA. So my family and I sold my house in Visalia CA for a higher amount and I put the $15k away in the savings and went to live in a Rental House for $1050 a month before Cov. 19 I never thought of living there so long my original plan was to save up til $25 or 30k then buy a Home in Clovis CA. But I ended living there for 13 years because rent was cheap Now everyone can go back to work but still during Cov my landlord raised rent to $1875 Then right after Cov. 19 die down this was a total shocker My landlord said I have 30 days to leave because he sold the house I was being pushed out from the property management as well So I had to break my nest egg out and used $4500 to put down on a rental home in Clovis payments $$$$$$ 2200 a month now And it cost me around another $5k for moving expenses During this process I missed alot of my mail and bills because it actually took about two months before getting into another place so it hit my credit score from missing payments Anyway I like to know if I have a case for being pushed out of a house even after being pushed out I had to continue making the rent payments for the last month til I got all my stuff out of that house During the time I rented that house I paid $136k over 13 years as well and I heard the landlord sold it for $460k Anyway just like to know if I have a case to sue ? Thx

[@WIREassociates]

You should run it by an attorney...that 30 day notice may not have been a legal notice, but not sure if you'd be able to recover damages at this point.

[@fabiocontreras613]

I live in a 6 unit apartment in El Monte California for 8 years and the new landlord started charging me 50 dollars for trash and now this year landlord told me I have to pay another 50 increase which now is 100 I never signed a lease with the old landlord or new landlord …if I refuse to pay the extra 50 can I get evicted????? Please help

[@armandoaguilar-perez4157]

Does a landlord have to report his taxes when renting any type of room including house room or trailer. And if so what are the consequences because I don't think my landlord is doing that and over charging us

[@WIREassociates]

Yes, a landlord needs to report rent as income. The IRS/State Tax Board would be the ones to enforce.

[@Authenticallykary]

My landlord tried evicting me. We even went to court and we settled out of court because the judge would have thrown it out and his lawyer knew that. His lawyer told me I did my homework. I am in LA city and I was covered by the Notice to landlord of Inability to pay for February and March which I turned in, fair market value and the Notice to tenants to be put out in an area for all tenants to see. Yes I am still to liable to pay I just needed extra time. Yes he has to take the rent otherwise he is violating the Tenant Anti Harrassment ordinance which in LA city was effective August 6, 2021. Yes you can sue your landlord for violating it and their is penalties for it. I am putting this out here so landlords of LA city know and for tenants ti know but also for tenants to know you still need to pay. My landlord does not know the law and does not care. He is old school and still believes the laws don't apply. I see both sides. I have no ill harm towards him. If both sides do illegal things it will come back to you.

[@WIREassociates]

Thanks for sharing!

[@SamTranceForce]

How long did your eviction take? i am in glendale 91208? if dont pay, and show the judge my case? is it a good stragitty? My mom is 86 years old. this is her palce. She has been here since 2006.

[@Authenticallykary]

@@SamTranceForce After my answer it took him a while ti file for a court date. I don't know much about Glendale. My case was just buying me time for me to have the money. I am in LA city and my landlord doesn't think the protection apply to him and still doesn't. For me I knew I would win. Are you on LA city? If so look up those protections and see if those apply to you. When did you get your 3 day and the unlawful detainer? Remember you only have 5 days to replay then it goes to default meaning landlord wins. Go to the self help in the place where you have your case. They will help you.

[@SamTranceForce]

@@Authenticallykary I am not there yet.

[@beautifullybroken3]

Guys does anyone know a good eviction defense attorney in LA? I have tried stayhousedla, BASTA and all the other organization but they say they’ve reached their capacity to take new clients. I think I have a strong case and my landlords attorney knows it. Any referral/help will be greatly appreciate it :)

[@Aotterete]

Hi. How do you determine normal wear and tear if a Tenant has lived at the property for over 33 years? Never wore shoes in the house, no pets, no smoking what would they have to clean I don't expect they would have to clean the carpets, blinds, etc. California

[@WIREassociates]

For a tenancy that long, I'd recommend that a landlord return the full deposit...it's all wear and tear at that point unless there's something extreme (like big holes in the walls).

[@lindavillalba3175]

My landlord gave me a llease in July of 2023 to july 2024 now she is trying to up the rent in January is this legal if we already signed a lease for the year

[@WIREassociates]

Not legal...rent cannot be changed when on a fixed term lease.

[@briannowdesha3986]

Please help. We have a non-compliant, neglegent landlord who thinks they can terminate our tenancy without cause. We have lived here 12 months and we are good tenants. The landlord even said so in texts. The neighbors told us thank u for cleaning up the place. They are just mad because we told them there was a rodent infestation and that they were being neglegent and were in violation of the law. There are no houses available in our area that are comparable. Please help😢

[@WIREassociates]

Good to discuss and good luck Brian!

[@materiialart8226]

I habe question. My roomate served me with and eviction complaint and summon. But she is not the Landord we both live in the same house and we both pay the same amount of rent.. but she simply out and tried locking me out and turnning off utilities.

[@WIREassociates]

If you are both tenants (and she is not subleasing to you), then she can NOT evict you.

[@kJ-ej6rt]

my apartment was sold to new person, and in the middle of the month they asked to pay extra for parking full money , is that allowed ?when we already paid rent for that month to old owner

[@WIREassociates]

Nope, not allowed. If you are on a periodic tenancy, like month-to-month, then a 30 day notice could be given to add the parking fee, but you'd need that notice first. Also, there may be local ordinances that prevent a "rent increase" like this.

[@kJ-ej6rt]

@@WIREassociates one more question we have 2 front door one metal door and one wood door , old manager used to put notice outside the first door but new manager always open the door and put notice inside door , is that legal

[@WIREassociates]

@@kJ-ej6rt yes, seems legal...they are trying to make sure that you get the notice.

[@guapo4518]

My situation is that tenant has an unauthorized resident, tenant initially claimed that a young female resident was a care giver and claims, that the unauthorized resident is a nurse. What to do?

[@WIREassociates]

That is most likely an at fault reason to terminate a tenancy...meaning you can evict the tenant and unauthorized occupant. Discuss with a local eviction attorney.

[@theimperialsoldier7048]

As a landlord in San Francisco, we have a tenant who did not notify us for a leak in his room, which caused a leak downstairs and in the basement. I had a friend of mine go to assess the damage, and he said he beleives it has been leaking for 2+ days. Is there any way we can evict the tenant for damage of property?

[@WIREassociates]

There is potentially a possibility of evicting for committing waste (damaging the property or letting damage happen), but discus with an attorney to see if it applies in this scenario...

[@tototita413]

I have a rent control apt if I complaint is always my fault maintenances have master keys some staffs do not speak english and have the use of those keys the past 4 years I file 4 complaints to police and complained to the owner my spare key of my apt is missing but not the building front door the staffs have a code to get to the building i have over $20 000 missing's jewelry's bags and more if I complaint I get notice of eviction I'm old and handicap I thinking end it it the past few days

[@dianeblaylock6697]

My rent in Utah has almost doubled in 2 years also I'm on government assistance due to disability so i got Provo Housing so now they changed my lease date because i brought in a 3rd party does that all sound right?

[@WIREassociates]

Not sure on Utah law, but you can try this link 👉 www.utahlegalservices.org/

[@anavasquez6367]

I own a fourplex in the city of LA and was wondering if I can charge my tenants a % of the water bill. Over the past year the water bill has increased drastically. Each unit does not have their own water meter which is why i am hoping i can at least charge a %.

[@carlynmoore893]

How can a hotel give U a 3 day notice where the 3 day daily rate isi incorrect the notice say $94 per day when for 3 yrs I've always paid $56 an the Judge did care

[@WIREassociates]

You need to reach out for legal assistance ASAP. You can find free or low cost legal assistance by looking for Legal Aid in your area and/or visiting lawhelp.org. A good local attorney will help you understand your rights in your specific situation. Good luck!

[@domi69ify]

Does an apartment landlord need to give you notice before entering your exclusive use common area? Such as a walled off back patio with locked gates. My apartment has all of its windows along this exclusive use common area that is completely inaccessible to everyone except myself through a back door. The windows expose everything in every room. The other day I was in only my underwear when I exited the bathroom and found myself in front of a work crew staring at me through my windows.

[@WIREassociates]

You should have been given notice of this work.

[@domi69ify]

@@WIREassociates Sorry for the late reply. My landlord’s property management believes that in it being a “common area” it doesn’t need prior notice. I can’t find anything about this online and am finding it to be a gray area. Is it a gray area, or is it definite that they need to give prior notice?

[@ItssMella]

I received a notice for entry from my landlord for 9 hours. 9 hours seems pretty long. Is this legal?

[@WIREassociates]

All in one day? That seems excessive...what does the landlord say is happening in that time period?

[@andreag8666]

Can we ask if they are section 8? If we have a section 8 tenant can we tell the people doing a landlord verification?

[@WIREassociates]

I guess you can ask, but it would be part of the rental application for income. Recent California legislation prevents a landlord from discriminating against Section 8 as an income source.

[@user-xk5yc2hu6f]

I was renting an office since 2005 and in 2019 added an addendum that i would fix things inside de office. My rent was increased , i decided to move out in 2023, and i am being charged for damages such water heater, and blinds. I also being charged for painting and the walls different color. After so many years, are they able to charge for that?

[@WIREassociates]

Your lease will govern what you can be charged for, commercial is different. It is odd to be charged for the water heater.

[@carlynmoore893]

Can a hotel where I live for 3yrs an their business license expired in June 2022 an the hotel did not renew their license til June 2023 I was served a 3 day notice in April 2023 so how can they evict with no cure business license expired in June 2023. An as of 2008 all hotels have to have a locking mail box for all the rooms R that law state that the Hotel is untenable

[@cynthiapiscesgreen9521]

How you fix mold I told them about it they use 123 paint and came back they think it’s ok ????

[@WIREassociates]

That might be sufficient for a very mild mold problem, but you can check with a mold remediation company in the area to have them test.

[@sarahsparks7187]

Can a landlord give two different renewal rent increase a month apart, one in July and another one in August for the same unit?

[@WIREassociates]

Potentially, but it will matter if the property is subject to or exempt from AB 1482.

[@charmaneburnes7653]

My relative has resided in a home for 2 years she pays rent and she's disabled. The house is in the process of being sold she was told to move out. The hot water was turned off than the water was turned off they took the stove outside but another renter brought it back in and hooked it up. Today they took the toilet out. What's her rights she's in Monterey county California

[@WIREassociates]

Sounds like those are illegal harassments tactics...discuss with an attorney ASAP and there are big potential penalties for the landlord.

[@ShortShortTrailer]

We typically only raise the rent on our rental property after a person has moved out (tri-plex in California) are we still limited to a 10% increase? Our longest renter has been 3 years so we haven't had to raise rent on a really long-term tenant.

[@WIREassociates]

As long as there isn't a local emergency declared you can raise the rent to market no matter how much. This could change if the Justice for Renters Act passes in November 2024.

[@prasadkoka]

can we give 60 days notice to a vacant land property tenant. Lease got expired, two years ago

[@WIREassociates]

You'll want to discuss this one with an attorney...

[@papajoe5331]

i just inherited 3 plex in L.A my dad with a good heart always charged cheap rent 50% what the market is.. renters have no rental agreements all month to month... want to sell and move asset to the state i live in.

[@WIREassociates]

Sorry for the loss of your Dad! We can discuss your options for the triplex 👉 www.wireassociates.com/contact/

[@as2223]

Just curious what state are you in? I want to sell in CA and move/invest in another sate. Just not sure where.

[@imfuntoo]

I have been living in a place for 10 years. I never Missed rent payment even during the pandemic. I received a 60 day notice to leave, because the landlord is going upgrade the property. Do I have to pay rent for the last month?

[@WIREassociates]

Yes, you pay rent through the end f the tenancy. If the unit is subject to AB 1482, then the landlord may be required to waive your last month's rent (or more than one month's rent, if a local law requires more).

[@imfuntoo]

@@WIREassociates Thank you. It is subject to AB 1482. Where would I find my local laws on this matter?

[@WIREassociates]

@@imfuntoo check with county or city housing office.

[@imfuntoo]

@@WIREassociates Thanks again

[@johnrico1174]

Hello. I have a question I hope can help us with regarding apartment tenant's rights. Up until recently, our apartment had a swimming pool. Apparently it sprung a leak somewhere and the owner decided it was too expensive to fix. As we speak, they are permanently filling the pool with dirt. I hear we will eventually have a play area or garden where the pool once stood. As you can imagine, the tenants are upset. When we first moved in, we had a swimming pool, and I assume it was a benefit/feature of the rental agreement and rental amount. Do we all qualify for a rent reduction since we no longer have a swimming pool ? Thank you.

[@WIREassociates]

You should discuss with an attorney. If the lease specifically mentions the pool, then it really should be replaced. The attorney can help guide you.

[@veronicacurry3149]

My husband and I have a 7 month old and a dog recently our air conditioner broke, we live in a two bedroom apartment, we couldn’t get in touch with our emergency guy so I texted the manager it was on a weekend, well long story short we ended up in a hotel because the weather is in the hundreds too hot 🥵 well finally got a hold of them and they put a small ac that blows out air from the window and it doesn’t even go through out the apartment my son and all of us are very hot 🥵 and miserable I called the manager and she told me that I wasn’t the only one and she was very unprofessional please help

[@WIREassociates]

If A/C was included as part of the original rental terms and the lease doesn't say that you're responsible for maintaining it, then they should repair it. You could also potentially have it repaired and deduct the cost from next month's rent. Discuss with an attorney.

[@lesleynicole5116]

can a landord buy out a tenenat lease after the withheld rent for repairs and they found black mold

[@WIREassociates]

A landlord can offer to buy out a lease, but the tenant can say no.

[@lashaydavidson4476]

hi did you find a lawyer for issues with black mold?

[@bensonl9459]

Can you get evicted if you have additional tenants that are not on the lease agreement?

[@WIREassociates]

Yes.

[@practicallandlording2787]

Do not get in the trap of taking advantage of the current unconstitutional landlord/tenant statutes. The record of the court will follow you for the rest of your life. Your tenants "rights" are in practice reducing you to being a serf. If the law does not prohibit something the landlord can do it. The law doesn't grant permissions it only prohibits actions. The actions a landlord can do are extensive; they hold all the cards.

[@lulatorrey6360]

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[@garyt-of6yb]

NOTHING LIKE BEING TOLD WHAT YOU CAN DO BY DICTATERS!

[@bluels1315]

What if my landlord lost my rent and is trying to charge me lateras fees and vacate me what show I do

[@WIREassociates]

Make sure you have proof of payment and use this if they attempt to move forward with an unlawful detainer.

[@bluels1315]

Thanks 🙏

[@bluels1315]

Hey now this lady is finding my family members on Facebook asking them if they know me she still hasn’t filed nothing but still telling us we got to be out plz help me what should I do

[@Kurt-rg8jq]

Can a Landlord increase my rent during a renewal/not agree to my counter-offer, but while I'm still in the unit they post the unit for lease for less than what I countered? I feel like I got kicked out of my unit because they tried to increase the rent above market, for which I did my research on and it didn't make sense which I told the landlord, but they disagreed to my reasonable market rent increase. So when I seen they posted it on the website while I was still in the unit, I was pissed, but I already signed a new lease to move out.

[@eileanfunez1107]

Hello, I been trying to change my floor because the unit had leak in the bathroom and living room . Also , my floor in the kitchen. They been taking their sweet time to fix it. I wrote a respectable email and still didn’t fix it. What can I do it ? I have proof and how the floors look.

[@WIREassociates]

If it goes on long enough, you could repair it yourself and deduct from rent. Try sending them a letter letting them know that you're going to do that and see if that helps...

[@user-tw3vi1yf3v]

What are my rights my landlord forged signature on lease

[@WIREassociates]

You'll need to get an attorney involved ASAP!

[@minervalaflaca2309]

I have a question my landlord keeps threatening me if I don’t pay my rent by the first that she will call the police on me to lock me out of my apartment. I live with my 4 children and I have set up a online payment and the weird part is that it was supposed to help me set up a two payment arrangement but the first payment was for the account of $909. Then the next morning I wake up saying that my rent went up from $1,200 to $1,400 , now she’s calling me if I don’t pay at least $1,102 by today she’s calling the police to lock 🔒 me out from my apartment and I even have the screenshot of the first payment which was the $909 . I have screenshots of everything. I really don’t know what do you I need your help ASAP please!!!! 🛐 I don’t want to get locked out of my own apartment

[@WIREassociates]

You need to reach out to an attorney ASAP to discuss this...it sounds like it could be considered harassment. You can't be locked out of your apartment without going through an unlawful detainer action through the courts. You can find free or low cost legal assistance here 👉 www.lawhelpca.org/issues/housing

[@minervalaflaca2309]

@@WIREassociates oh ok thanks much appreciate it and she hasn’t even given me a 30 day notice. She only tells me when I call her up or when I go to her office

[@edgarsandoval6529]

i cant pay my rent on april and i receive a 3 days notice on may, i try to pay april and may rent on the 3rd day of the 3 days notice but they refuse to accept my rent. what can i do?

[@Authenticallykary]

What day in May did you get the 3 day notice? Where do you live, LA city or LA county? After tge 3 days depending when he gave it to you? Has your landlord gave you an summon eviction notice with a case number? If so you only have 5 days to respond with an answer. If so go to self help and they can help you with it.

[@WIREassociates]

Document this and add this to your response if an unlawful detainer is filed.

[@ZimskiForever]

Can a landlord refuse rent from a tenant they intend to evict?

[@WIREassociates]

Discuss the scenario with an attorney. If they have been given a notice, you may need to refuse rent.

[@Tykoon25]

Is it a 60 day notice required for a month to month tenant on a rent increase

[@WIREassociates]

10% or less is a 30 day notice, more than 10% is a 90 day notice...more info here 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJqucnmOhbybgdU

[@Tykoon25]

@@WIREassociates thanks

[@jonajackson3443]

Can a pet addendum deposit be non refundable if tenant signed on lease stating that in 2021, that is now month to month ? Gave pet addendum in 2022. Kern County.

[@WIREassociates]

A deposit in California can't be nonrefundable...discuss with an attorney if the landlord is trying to state otherwise.

[@jonajackson3443]

@@WIREassociates Thank you. I am the landlord. I've been following your webs, and learning alot. I hired a management for placement in 2021, and is on lease. I remembered you mentioned deposits are refundable - damages , just couldn't find it again. Thank you for your help..

[@swedishDMftw]

So what period can a landlord evict for non payment of rent? I have a tenant who has not paid a single dime since 2020 and he has no intention of ever paying rent, what is an appropriate period for me to file a 3 day notice to pay or quit? I tried making one for 2022 rent, but he gave me a notice of inability to pay rent, however he gave it to me in april 2023 which was well past the 7 day due date when the rent was due, and he also did not give me a notice for each month. Does that mean the notice he gave me was not valid?

[@WIREassociates]

Depends where you are. What zip code?

[@swedishDMftw]

@@WIREassociates 90029

[@lisalis90230]

Can a landlord pretend he is giving me a 60 day notice by email because he is moving in the unit, then try to bully me into leaving a month earlier, then harass me by text constantly, then say he is giving me 60 day notice for partial payment of rent, then serve a 3 day pay or quit notice with the wrong date?

[@WIREassociates]

@@lisalis90230 Nope! You need to reach out to an attorney and discuss ASAP.

[@lisalis90230]

SMH I just realized why my landlord did what he did. I really was afraid he might hurt me due to the chaotic messages I was getting but in reality it was quite clever and evil. My landlord gave me notice on May 8, 2023, an e-mail “official” 60 day notice because he stated his family was moving in. According to civil code LBMC CHAPTER 8.99 he would have to pay me relocation of one months, if not 2 months rent. This would mean I would not owe him rent for June as well as possibly May rent. He knew he did not give me proper notice and that this would not be a valid. This is proven to me since he continued to demand the balance of May’s rent as well as June’s. He did this knowingly and specifically so that when I did not pay, he could evict me for non payment, take me to court and collect more money from me, as well as not have to pay me a single cent. I see no protection for this kind of malicious behavior by a landlord. Is there anything you can think of that can help me fight this. I did exactly what he wanted me to do. Ugh

[@sergiochacon5038]

My rent was increased by more than 20% i live in rancho cucamonga i rent a house and benn there for 5 years no longer under contract was the increase legal?

[@WIREassociates]

As long as it was a 90 day notice, then yes, it appears this is a legal increase, but you can reach out to an attorney to discuss.

[@robertdavis3433]

Hello, Iam a landlord in Sacramento. It's a little confusing. Here tenants are given a 60 day notice when the property is sold. Are u saying that's not legal? Good video from Sacramento

[@Authenticallykary]

LA area has different rules.

[@WIREassociates]

Hi Robert, it depends on the property and whether it is exempt from AB 1482 or not. If it's not exempt from AB 1482, then you can't give a 60 day notice to sell...it needs to be one of the allowed just cause reasons. Also, a local ordinance like LA City's JCO can override AB 1482 exemptions.

[@carolynroberts2924]

So then, how can I legally vacate my duplex (or 1482 tenants) if I want to sell my property vacant?

[@carolynroberts2924]

Sorry, this is for my Sacramento duplex

[@WIREassociates]

@@carolynroberts2924 You'd have to do a substantial remodel...

[@unknownplauer9941]

I need help my landlord increase my rent from 1540 to 2000 what should i do?

[@WIREassociates]

Where is the property located? This may be a legal increase, but you should reach out to an attorney to discuss 👉 www.lawhelp.org/

[@unknownplauer9941]

@@WIREassociates its in pico rivera

[@dwaynejordan6750]

My Rent was Increased 6% on 2/1/24 No problem then on 2/28/24 a Notice was Slipped under my door saying my Parking fee would go up from $75.00 to $150.00 dollars a month. This is More than 6%..Is this Charge legal???

[@WIREassociates]

This discusses rent increases for month-to-month tenants 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJqucnmOhbybgdU

[@EpicHumorwellrick]

So my rental agreement or lease only says I can't have a pet inside

[@EpicHumorwellrick]

And the landlords are trying to say that I shouldn't feed my kitten that only lives outside

[@EpicHumorwellrick]

And I paid my for only some food to feed to my kitten who came to me

[@WIREassociates]

Is this your cat that you leave outside or an outside cat that you're feeding?

[@laurazessi1852]

Please help me the house I've been renting since 2012 who in our lease had an promise to update the inoperable master bathroom all they've done since 2012 was install a brand new lawn with sprinkler system so the city's happy with the green grass but they've neglected everything as a landlord and ultimately almost instantly they were doing community preservation permits in attempts to I guess dimas us nuisance it was over vehicles in the driveway in which they thought to be an eyesore but they were registered and insured and running so they had no choice but to accept it needless to say I believe this has something to do with my father whatever he was invested in or owned. The title on the home that we rent must have been released recently as the description has updated and that reflects to be a part of the same description my parents house is under my issue is is my parents house was labeled unit number 11 but a circle of prior mortgages appears to have maneuvered the description to unit number of 111 in which my house was never labeled as palma cia at all but now it's labeled I said it's just like my parents except for its unit number 19 I believe this has something to do with equity or something to that nature possibly my dad was his own Bank it was a hot second that true people was reflecting the owners as being my siblings and my niece who has taken over my sister's spot as a trustee this is my sister's passing at 37. Needless to say the least that we signed with the original broker / property Management send it over to another property management and no new was ever signed . [e-mail]

[@WIREassociates]

You really need to reach out to legal aid in your area for free or low cost legal assistance. Start here 👉 www.lawhelpca.org/

[@lorisharp5737]

If I don't owe back rent till 2/24 in LA City, is that only if I stay in the rental? What if I move to a more affordable place? Is this protection only if I stay? I can't find the answer, pls help, reply pls

[@WIREassociates]

You should discuss the scenario with an attorney or reach out so stayhousedla.org, but your payback protections theoretically stay in place even if you move.

[@KarolineTV]

What if you’re married to their son. . And they hate you… and are trying to illegally “evict” you and only you lol we never paid rent.. we have a separate dwelling from his father on 20 acres. Can he rly get me out if he just feels like it? My lawyer said NO. Number one needs to be a legal dwelling.

[@karinabonnefil]

What if I’m uncomfortable with the landlord entering my apartment for repairs? The dude that runs the building,the bld manager/landlord comes and does repairs…I’m uncomfortable and don’t feel safe with him coming in and want the building owners to hire outside contractors to fix things in my home…what are my rights?

[@Authenticallykary]

Be there when he comes in or have someone else there when he does. You can always set up cameras in your place.

[@WIREassociates]

Yes, I would have someone else be there for you or with you.

[@tywhitehorn2547]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="131">2:11</a> hi my landlord is putting our building up for sale. I am a sub tenant who pays the master tenant directly for eight years now the master tenant then pays the landlord a few months ago a realtor put a notice on our door that they were showing our building the master tenant says that we have a few months before we have to move out the master tenant is preparing to move out. Also, I believe she may have stroke a deal with the landlord and left me and my roommates out of it l live in San Francisco California. My building was built in 1960. It’s under rent control and eviction protection. What are my rights as a sub tenant do I have to move out simply because the building is being sold thanks.

[@WIREassociates]

Definitely discuss with a local attorney ASAP (look for legal aid in your area).

[@KarlaAlmanza-uh3ef]

My landlord just gave me a 60 day notice cuz she’s selling the house I have 2 kids and I’m low income the rent is so expensive I been looking Also I think she’s selling cuz I been telling her to fix the roof cuz it’s been leaking when it rains and the house has termite I been living 10 yrs in this house in Norwalk ca what are my rights

[@WIREassociates]

Norwalk has an eviction assistance program discussed on this page, reach out ASAP 👉 www.norwalk.org/city-hall/departments/community-development/housing-neighborhood-development

[@toakasekailea]

Can the landlord evict you for hopping the gate and accidentally knocking the sign off

[@WIREassociates]

That does not seem to be a valid reason for eviction (unless you've done this multiple times and have been told not to), but definitely offer to fix the damage.

[@toakasekailea]

Ok thank you

[@Yadazay]

Can a landlord stop accepting my rent?