How long does a landlord in California have to repair broken heat in the winter?

It may take a week to fix things, and in the meantime landlord should pay for outside lodging, as house is uninhabitable. Taking care of you...

How does one evict a boarder?

Your roommate is not a boarder in my view. She's a co-tenant with you for the space rental. She may or may not be your tenant in the RV, but...

I'm afraid you are barking up the wrong tree, and also missing the larger signal. If the landlord tenant relationship isn't working on a...

What is the legal way to serve month to month tenant a 30 day notice?

Because the tenants have been in the rental for over a year, you must give them 60 days notice in writing. If your realationship is good, give...

If I increase rent for a month to month renter, do I need to sign the agreement or just the renter? When should I sign if so.

You don't need tenant's signature. You give them 30 days notice of a rent increase. You can sign the letter, or not. It is not required. Give them...

Can I not pay my full rent if landlord has not fixed heater within three weeks?

Sounds like leaving might be a good idea - on that facts you shared, landlord should provide rent credit retroactive to date you lost heat, plus...

If the work has not started, you should advise landlord that you will not permit entry until they recognize their obligations and provide a written...

Can I get out of a commercial lease if I purchased a business (took over lease) that the financials were fraudulently given?

That's extremely unlikely, unless the landlord was part of the fraud. Your lease is a separate obligation from the business. You have a claim...

What can I do to get most of my deposit back?

If you want good results, don't threaten. Advise. Object in writing to the charges, and respectfully demand a full refund within two weeks, or you...

Is my landlord doing something illegal?

Mr Alexander is right. Negotiate a new deal. FYI, it is easier to influence events early on, rather than after changes are completed.