I'm sorry, Judge, but I must respectfully disagree. I have similar problems with my landlord, you may remember, I asked about screens. My landlord does not keep locks on the windows, has let the pipes rust to nothing, and won't fix the electrical breaker. I have spoken to a real estate lawyer...
A renter can not give up their right to live in a habitable home no matter what clause or provision the lease holds. (Green vs. Superior Court 1974) If a condition is deemed uninhabitable, you can get out, period. Just because you stayed in the unit does not mean the unit was habitable. You may...
Okay, I'll try to be quick. In January, we were behind in our rent because husband lost his job. Landlord said they'd waive late fees if we agreed to stay an additional year. They sent us a new contract, we signed, rent increased $100, disaster averted. Except that when summer came and we asked...