I am the tenant.

You're lucky your landlord is being honest with you. Stay until May, and then you have to leave per the terms of your contract.

A tenant in an illegal unit has no legal obligation to pay rent. If a landlord tries to evict a tenant for not paying rent in an illegal unit (and...

How to avoid eviction in a domestic situation after my fiance who usually helps pay the rent leaves?

Hi. Unfortunately, there's nothing you can do except for pay the rent to avoid eviction. You can get a roommate, or sell things, or get a second...

Can the landlord use part of our security deposit towards fumigation of the property.

No--fumigation is the landlord's responsibility under the law--he can make the tenants pay for it.

Can I get out of a long term lease?

No, you can't get your tenant out by serving a 60 day notice. The tenant is entitled to stay for the remainder of the lease. If you want to sell...

When is a three day notice defective?

The answer to this question depends on where you live and if you're in a rent-controlled tenancy. No lawyer can give you a legitimate answer...

If a person has a lease can I still serve a 60 day notice to quit?

You don't get him out. A contract is a contract. You have to honor it. If you want him out, perhaps you can buy him out.

How to answer a unlawful detainer summons when 3 day notice to quit is defective

Technically, you would not file a demurrer, but rather a motion to quash service of the 5-day summons. The theory is, because of the defective...

My landlord had my bedroom furniture professionally cleaned after fixing a mold/mildew infestation, but my bedroom set still

The landlord is responsible for paying you the used value of your furniture. That is unfortunate, but it's the state of the law in California.

Warranty of habitability defense

You can assert the warranty of habitability defense in an unlawful detainer action (if your landlord tries to evict you), but if you go this route...