Substantial breach of warranty of habitability

Generally speaking, no. But I'm wondering what kind of place you rented, and what the agreement looks like, if you have one. If you are renting...

Mediation is not about taking sides, Neither is it about knowing a particular area of the law, though many attorneys would not agree with that...

How can my landlord give me a 30 day notice when I lived there more than a year

First, you are entitled to 60 days notice under California law. Second, get some help having a constructive conversation with landlord and Social...

Can an apartment complex charge a tenant (who has vacated the apartment) rent for days the apartment is vacant for?

Your question is not clear - if you properly ended a monthly agreement, landlord should not charge you rent beyond the thirty day period. If you...

After a background check and been living in an apartment since June 2016 can a landlord bar a tenant due to sex offense?

That's an unfortunate and unfair turn of events. The question isn't "legality," but what to do. Your position is weak because you are on a monthly...

My tenant had a guest that burned the house down. The tenant is asking for the deposit and one months rent refunded.

Immediately send notice letter required by law - deadline is Sept 28!!!

Can I deny entry to my residence to a person not listed on the lease but that has been contributing money to the household?

The situation is ambiguous and a court might require you to provide 30 days prior notice. Get help negotiating peaceful resolution. Try Napa...

Apartment leasing office do not allow sublease, how can I reduce loss when moving out early?

Find tenant for your space and pay administrative fees to process. DO NOT sublease. Landlord has a duty to mitigate loss, in the event you...

What is needed to take over my apartment lease?

The best way to protect yourself is to turn them over to your landlord. Be prepared to pay consideration (which new person may reimburse you for)...

Is tenant responsible landscaping if lease is silent on who's responsible for landscaping? Lease covers house + yard.

If landlord provided lease document, and nothing else points to an agreement on landscaping, I don't think tenant can be held responsible.