Tenant Voices

Bellflower, Los Angeles
hi my name is Margarita, 
Antioch, Contra Costa
the rental I was in with rental agreement with old landlord dated 1/12/12, 6/28/13 property sold, 9/13 I tell old landlord I will not pay him to contact new owner so I can pay her.
Livermore, Santa Clara
I have lived in this house 28 years then whithout waring she sold the house and now serve aunlawful detainer
Pacifica, San Mateo
I've lived here for 10 years rent was 1150 on move in increased over the past few years to 1300 due to the fact I had to change units due to mold. Received a piece of paper on my doorstep yesterday morning advising the rent is going from 1300 to 1800 on April 1. Or If I sign another year lease then... continue reading
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara
im disabled senior terminally ill facing 3 surgeries. False allegations led to termination of my sec8 voucher. Legal aid wont take my case, nor will CRLA.Need emergency lawyer, landlord will evict now which will negate chance of reinstating voucher URGENT need help!
Merced, Merced
I rented a home 6 months ago and signed a 1yr lease.Upon moving in it was obvious the rental company did not disclose many unlivable conditions.The heating and AC did not work at all.The ducting under the house was not connected to anything and was infested with mice roaches and black widows.There... continue reading
Selma, Fresno
hace meses que les avise en la oficina de los apartamentos que abia cucarachas y chinches y solamente vinieron a fumigar una vez,y las primeras veces que les dije de los insectos me decian que yo tenia que pagar la fumigacion,les dije que no,que ellos tenian que hacerse cargo,solo fueron una vez,y... continue reading
Jena, Monterey
I was forced to move to live with my mother in Louisiana due to wrongful eviction. I was given 3 hours notice to vacate with no reason given from landlord. He didn't want a person like me on property. A friend said it was because I used his washing machine using tide, I was then told I would... continue reading
Mill Valley, Marin
I contacted my landlord about 2 men they hired to polish the doors as I was leaving out of my studio apartment one of the men kept spraying this chemical which leaked on my clothing he gave a lousy apology while trying not to laugh and when I closed my door he burst into laughter along with the... continue reading
PJ
Morgan Hill, Santa Clara
The landlord has illegal units that he has worked on and added units without permits. The apartments have not been kept up unless there has been problems like flooding and such. The unit that was made into an apartment most recently was made out of a tool shack. There is no insulation and the unit... continue reading
Hemet, Riverside
I've been scammed into a 12 month lease.i paid the so called realtor 3 months rent and the deposit.the house is going throw foreclosure and my lease is a bogus.a new realtor claimed to work for the owners daughter. And did not giver a notice and wanted me out in 4 days.she came that fourth day and... continue reading
Berkeley, Alameda
I have been living here for 23 years. the new landlord is upset cause the roof fell and section 8 told him he needed to fix and stop payment for one year so now he gets upset with me and wants me to move gave illegal eviction notice yet accepted my money for rent> does not want me to tell... continue reading
Roseville, Placer
Hello so we live in a complex of 8 units/apartments they are old and small we have been dealing with the landlord/owner of the complex we are the longest tenants who have lived here and let me say not by choice we want to move but have learned its very hard to get your deposit back not due to... continue reading
Hayward, Alameda
WE WERE GIVEN A 60 DAY NOTICE DATED THE 14TH OF NOV. SENT THROUGH THE MAIL. THE DAY TO BE OUT IS THE 15TH.OF JAN. WE DIDN'T GET THE NOTICE UNTILL THE 22ND. OF NOV. WE HAVE LOOKED DILIGENTLY THROUGH THE HOLLIDAYS. AND THAT'S BESIDES MY WIFE HAVING A HEARTATACK 3 DATS BEFORE CHRISTMAS. NO ONE HAS... continue reading
Murrieta, Riverside
we had problems with a company in corona calif. illegal evictions and scare tactics , harrasment etc. i have a attorney working for us pro-bono and they have found many laws they have broke over the past.
San Diego, San Diego
After the new landlord bought our building over a year ago they had someone from corporate look us in the eye and promise not to raise rent. This year they raised all tenants rent 9-10% with no negotiation or consideration for good tenants who were here many years before they took over. After I... continue reading
Tulare, Tulare
I am 53 and have been on SSDI for over a decade. My landlord of eight years was informed of my disabilities prior to my moving into a 10 unit complex for seniors, handicap, and disabled tenants.
San Francisco, San Francisco
It has been heart breaking to see many friends of mine in the artistic community dislodged by Ellis Act eviction, many who are seniors and have had their homes for decades. One friend who has been in his apartment for almost 35 years is a senior on a fixed income and with no resources. He has many... continue reading
Salinas, Monterey
Renting a single wide trailer in a shady park. Trailer had water damage and what appeared to be mold. Mentioned it and then I noticed that someone had come in and painted over the areas of concerns. Faulty electrical system, plumbing problems. Rat infestation, oven quit working. Harrassed my fiance... continue reading
Stockton, San Joaquin
I was a tenant in foreclosed house that had habitability issues. The new owners (investors) came in and agreed to fix everything within a reasonable fair amount of time. They did however agree to fix the plumbing issues right away. I signed a lease with them that included they were going to fix the... continue reading
Rohnert Park, Sonoma
My rent was raised $350 to an amount that is over 52% of my monthly income - higher than I am able to pay and still meet my other necessary expenses. I am a senior and a disabled Veteran. I rely on SSDI as my sole income, and depend on HUD Section 8 for housing. I believe I am a victim of... continue reading

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