What are the legal requirements and standards for renters in California?
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don't piss on the rugs
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Check your county, for much of California the time frame is 21 days.  If it is over that, you can sue for treble damages (3 times the amount due).  Did you all move out at the same time?  The rules might be different if some of you are staying and some going, to your landlord the unit would then still be occupied.\n\nA good book for your would be the Nolo Press series on Landlord and Tenant laws, check any bookstore reference section.  Nolo Press writes legal guides and the company is based in California.
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First of all, you do not want to stop paying rent without being advised to do so by an attorney.  If you make that choice, your landlord has more rights to evict you.  You need to protect your renters rights.  There should be a Legal Aid office in your county.  Those attorneys do pro bono work to protect renters.  You can get legal advice and find out exactly what your rights are and learn the steps you need to take to protect them.  The attorneys there can help you file the neccessary paperwork.  Best of all, this service is free to you, or based on a sliding scale.\n\nUnder most state and local laws, landlords must offer and maintain housing that satisfies basic habitability requirements, such as adequate weatherproofing, available heat, water and electricity, and clean, sanitary, and structurally safe premises.\n\nLocal building or housing codes typically set specific standards, such as the minimum requirements for light, ventilation, and electrical wiring. Many cities require the installation of smoke detectors in residential units and specify security measures involving locks and keys.\n\nYour local building or housing authority, and health or fire department, can provide information on local housing codes and penalties for violations.\n\nIf a tenant requests repairs and the landlord or property manager doesn't meet the habitability requirements, a tenant usually has several options, depending on the state. What can be done if a landlord won't make repairs?\n\nThese options include:\n\n1. Send a letter to the landlord listing all the problems. \n2. Ask the local housing inspector to visit and verify problems. \n3. Keep a copy of the letter and inspection report. \n\nIf repairs aren't made in 14 days, you can file a court action called a rent escrow. In rent escrow, rent is paid to court instead of to the landlord. \n\nIt's not a good idea to make the repairs and deduct the cost from rent unless a court order allows you to repair and deduct. These options below will also depend on what the attorney advises as well:\n\n4. withholding the entire rent until the problem is fixed \n5. paying less rent while the rental remains substandard \n6. calling the local building inspector, who can usually order the landlord to make repairs, or \n7. moving out without responsibility for future rent, even in the middle of a lease. \n8. A tenant can also sue the landlord for a partial refund of past rent, and in some circumstances can sue for the discomfort, annoyance, and emotional distress caused by the substandard conditions.
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ask a laywer that works in California
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Try this:\nhttp://www.gop.com/States/StateDetails.aspx?state=CA
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Below is a link to a career page about Real Estate agents and brokers.  After reading this general information, you'll want to visit the CA Board of Realtors website at http://www.car.org/ for more information about local Real Estate schools and what is required for licensure.  Good luck!
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It depends on where you are located, if you are going to lease your own office or will you simply work from home, and the requirements of your city/county business offices.\n\nIf you are in the Los Angeles area, for example, you will be required to get the following  if you are starting a janitorial business (if it applies to your situation):\n\nBusiness License (Business Tax Certificate)\nBurglar Alarm Permit\nFire Department Permit - Fire Protection\nLand Use Permit\nZoning Approval\nFictitious Name Filing (DBA)\nAir Tanks Permit\nCorporation, Company or Partnership Filings (if considering)\nIndustrial Activities Storm Water General Permit\nSales & Use Permit (Seller's Permit)\nState EPA Identification Number\n\nThe point is that the licenses you need may be as simple or as complicated depending on the requirements of your city/county. Call them up or visit them and ask them the requirements you need to start a janitorial company.
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This is not a simple question - if you live in the USA, especially. There are laws that cover Security Deposits and Fair Housing Guidelines and to ensure that you have no problems in the future, you need to comply with the Fair Housing law(s) of your State\n\nBoth Landlor and Tenants have rights under this law.\n\nYour tenant, for example, has the right to request/expect (and should be done) that the landlord conduct a walk-through of the rental unit time (1 or 2 weeks, depends on your laws and contract) prior to the official termination of the tenancy contract.  It is thru the walk-thru that you tell the renter if you will withhold any of his/her deposit  if repairs or cleaning are not performed by tenant.  After removing all personal property, the tenant can again request a final walk-thru wiht the landor to ensure thatll obligations have been fulfilled.  Accdg to your contract and laws, you have a certain number of days after vacating the place the landlord (you) has to  mail the renter the deposit or an itemized statement of any deductions taken out y the landlord.  If more than a certain amount of witholding is kept (limits by State law) by the landlord, you are required to accompany the itemization with copies of the receipts and documents showing the charges deducted.  There are other 'time limitations' but again depends on the State.I believe, but I can't remember, that the tenant can waive receipt of these documents.  There is other little things that you need to ensure you do to ensure that this tenant doesn't come back and bite you in small claims court.\n\nThe Letter can be simple:\n\nLetter to (legal/full name of tenant as in contract) and address he provides you.\n\nSubject: describe here the rental property (full legal address, unit number and renter name)-Rental Dates to-from\n\nDear Mr XXXX\n\nOn date you notified me that you would vacate the xxxxxxxx property.  We inspected (if you did) the xxxxx on date and xxxxxx date.  \n\nNo damages where found or damages where found as follows\n\nand consequently repairs had to be made for a total cost of $$ receipts and description of work done are enclosed.\n\nFinal walk thru was made on xxxx. This letter confirms that All your personal property has been removed from the property.\n\nSincerely,\n\nyour name\naddress\n\n\n____________\nLetter received by (name of tenant and date)  \n\nnote: make sure that you have the tenant sign receipt of letter and date it.
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You need to speak with a landlord/tenant attorney in your area.  I am a landlord/tenant lawyer in California and I would recommend that you counter sue.  They are violating various provisions of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act.)  You may even want to beat them to the punch and sue them first.  The basis of the suit would be that the landlord is violating the ADA, that as a result you have been forced to move to a place that complies with the ADA, and that you have suffered out of pocket expenses as a result.  Your damages could include increased rental costs, moving costs, etc.  \n\nIn addition, there are often hefty penalties for violating ADA requirements.  Speak with a disability lawyer in your area.  They may wish to represent you on contingency.  To find a lawyer in your area go to www.martindale.com and do a search.\n\nGood luck.
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with out knowing what state you are in this is hard to answer.  however the process in CA is that if a tenant has filed thier Answer with the court then the renter cannot file for Default.  and they should not have been able to evict you with out having filed an Writ of Possession. if you live in Ca, call the California Rural Legal Assistance.  if you dont live in Ca call your local courthouse where the case was opened and ask them to direct you to a local agency who can assist with UDs.  also ask for your states website for self help info.  the www.lawhelp.org can direct you to info on your state, be sure to check that one out. good luck
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It's strange you landlord did that. Typically, a rental lease agreement specifies the terms of maintenance. You should review the contract carefully. If it says the landord is responsible for any maintenance issues, you should not be liable. In California, it is a landlord's responsibility to keep an apartment habitable.
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The state of California has an excellent web page with all sorts of information for both residents and others.  Go to the main website, and search for education requirements for teachers. there will be more links and references than you can use.
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ask a realtor for help.  there are tons of rental specialists on this directory: http://www.realestateforsaleincalifornia.net
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Written notification is required for an eviction.  However, if your lease is expiring, there is no need to give you further notice.  To further explore your rights, please see http://www.dca.ca.gov/legal/landlordbook/catenant.pdf.  This is specific to California.  Good luck!
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The requirements to become a notary in California can be found here:\nhttp://www.notaryofamerica.com/state.aspx?categoryID=433\n\nHope this helps!
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i am not sure but i think there is a department of housing  somewhere in riverside county. i would contact them as soon as possible. if your lease states that you are the sole renters of the property i not think he can. but if you aren't on a lease and are just renting month to month there could be a problem. best of luck. in the end the homeowner may just be building you another room that you get to use instead.
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try asking the californian goverenaor\nhe ll help u out im sure