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Laws That Protect Apartment Renters
When you rent an apartment, you are in a potentially vulnerable situation, particularly if your landlord does not live in your building. Left unchecked, some landlords might skimp--or simply skip...
View ArticleCalifornia Apartment Laws
Like most states, California closely governs the process of renting apartments, condominiums and other types of dwellings. If landlords don't follow the law, they can face civil and criminal...
View ArticleLaws Affecting Apartment Tenancy
In most places, state and local laws govern apartment tenancies. California, for example, lays out a series of regulations that landlords and tenants across the state must follow. Some cities, however,...
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California State Laws for Getting Apartment Deposits Back
California laws are strict when it comes to landlords refunding security deposits to tenants. California Civil Code 1950.5 addresses the amount of deposit a landlord can charge, the instances a...
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What Is an In-Law Apartment?
In-law apartments, also called mother-in-law apartments or secondary suites, are becoming increasingly common in the United States -- up 30 percent from 2000 to 2010. These kinds of apartments are...
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What are the Apartment Laws for Air Conditioners?
Air conditioners can make apartment living bearable, especially in hot climates or during the summer. Whether an apartment can have an air conditioner depends on a variety of factors, such as local...
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Apartment Noise Laws
Excessive and repetitive noise isn't just annoying. It can be a health hazard, affecting your hearing, your ability to concentrate, and even your stress level. Not surprisingly, states and...
View ArticleCalifornia Laws on Deposits for Subleasing an Apartment
If you have an extra bedroom or need to move before your apartment lease is up, you may be able to sublease your apartment. However, California has very strict rules for how a renter can rent out their...
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Laws About Vacating an Apartment
The specific procedures for moving out of your apartment are described in your lease. Follow these instructions or else your landlord may have cause to withhold a portion of your security deposit....
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Laws on Converting Apartments to Condos
Sometimes it may make good business sense for owners of income generating properties, such as apartments, to convert the property to a condominium. You will have to comply not only with state laws, but...
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The Law in California on Deposits to Hold Apartments
If you've agreed to rent an apartment but can't move in immediately, the landlord may ask you for a holding deposit. When the landlord takes your check, he agrees not to rent the unit to anyone else...
View ArticleLaws for Evicting the Occupant of an Apartment
California law says your landlord can't evict you without following legal procedure. The state laws on how to do this are found in the California Code of Civil Procedure. If your landlord doesn't...
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What Are the Laws for Fixing Things in My Apartment?
As a renter in California, you have the right to a safe and livable apartment. While you're obviously responsible for taking care of and fixing your own personal belongings, when it comes to the rental...
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