WAYS TO AVOID PROBLEMS WITH YOUR TENANCY

1. Put it in writing.

Put all agreements and notices with the landlord in writing. Keep a written record of all important communications with landlord, in case of an eviction or law suit it is easier to prove a written agreement or statement than an oral statement or agreement.

2. Find out if your property is covered by rent control laws.

Contact the Los Angeles Housing Department.
 

3. Pay your rent on time.

To avoid an unlawfull detainer law suit from your landlord

4. Always get written proof when you pay rent.
 Pay with a check or money order. Do not pay cash and always get a receipt. Mark on the check the month or period for which the payment is made.

5. Use reasonable care not to damage the property.

6. Aviod witholding rent for any reason.  

If you have problems with the conditions of your apartment or your landlord, contact the Housing Department or an attorney. Pay your rent then sue the landlord in small claims court to correct the problem.

7. Refrain from taking on additional occupants or subleasing the unit without the landlord’s permission.

8. Refrain from violating a condition of a written lease.

9. Refrain from getting involved in criminal activity or unlawful activity.

10.Do not harm your landlord or another tenant in any way.

11. Do not use the property for illegally purposes.

12. Vacate the property at the end of the lease term unless you are under rent control or have the landlord’s permission to remain.

13. Do not commit a nuisance

 Offensive behaviours towards your landlord or other tenants or excessive clutter and unclean surroundings may result in eviction for nuisance .
 

14. Vacate the property after given proper notice at the end of your lease (except if your unit is under rent control)

15. Always comply with notices from the landlord or seek advice from an attorney or the Housing Department within the notice period.

16. Never sign any papers from the landlord without advice of an attorney or the Housing Department.

When things go wrong the Landlord does represent your interest, you must seek advice from a professional neutral party.

17. If you are being sued do not seek advice from your landlords attorney or send your answer to the attorney.
All responses must be filed with the court. Seek the advice of an independent attorney or the Housing Department.
   
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