What conditions allow a tenant to be released from their lease without paying the early lease termination fee?

The landlord does have an obligation to take appropriate action against "nuisance" tenants, and if he fails to do so, that can be a defense to...

If you have a contract to buy land Put $60K cash down they sold land can they keep our cash

As stated above, it depends on the language in the contract and the specific facts of your case. You need to contact an attorney and schedule a...

More information is needed. Because so many companies were taking advantage of consumers by illicitly imposing automatic renewal charges when in...

Is there a residency requirement to file a civil claim (defamation) in California?

No, but you will need to contact a knowledgeable attorney. As the posters above stated, defamation litigation is difficult. For example, for...

I asked the landlord repeatedly to do something about the noise upstairs and black exhaust from a car engine directly below my

Unileteral withholding of rent is risky, as it is only permitted in extreme circumstances and you never know whether the judge in your case will...

Can I withhold my rent if my landlord has failed to repair the water heater?

Pursuant to Civil Code section 1941.1, residential units must have "water supply. . . capable of producing hot and cold running water." You should...

You can try contacting the Los Angeles Housing Department and ask them to come in and inspect the problem. ...

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Does my landlord have to share their tenant requirements with me if I want to find new tenants to take over my lease?

It depends on what your lease says on this issue. Review the lease and look for terms "sublease"/"assignment." Once you find the relevant...

My wife cosigned for a auto loanfor her niece, and they put the car in my wifes name. because the niece had no credit .

Additional facts are needed, but I agree with the answers above that there are probably community property issues here. The general rule is that...

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The rule of thumb in such matters is generally yes, but definitely consult with an attorney and give him/her all the facts.