Can I use my deposit for last month’s rent?
I get asked this question a lot, and the Los Angeles Times recently posted the same question on its website. No, a tenant cannot use a security deposit for last month’s rent. If a tenant proposes to use the security deposit as last month’s rent, a landlord has the right to serve a Three Day […]
AirBnB Renter Who Refuses to Leave and Must be Evicted
There was a recent story about a Palm Springs AirBnB renter who refused to leave a condo unit. The resident agreed to a forty four day stay and paid for the entire month upfront and. After two days, he was dissatisfied with the living arrangement and wanted a refund because the tap water was cloudy […]
The Case of the Stripper Tenant Who Would Not Leave
KTLA recently ran a story regarding a stripper who rented a room from a family. Although the first year went smoothly, the tenant moved in some of her friends into the room, installed an air conditioner, and made strange noises at night. When the homeowners wanted to commence an eviction, they discovered the tenant had […]
Landlord-Tenant Issues Surrounding the Case of the Nanny Who Won’t Leave
The case of Diane Stretton and the Bracamonte family of Upland provides a warning to all homeowners who rent out individual rooms in their own homes. The case has received widespread attention and has left many people scratching their heads in disbelief that a live-in nanny who refuses to work can simply can stay in […]
