I am a landlord and used residential lease by month-to -month agreement (CAOR format). Can I apply section 26 as it states?

It is not a section 26 issue, it is a habitability issue. Was your property habitable? If not, then the lease can be voided. If habitable, then the...

What are my next steps? What should I do?

Talk to your landlord. I have actually no idea why your rent would decrease if she signs off the lease, but there should be provisions to allow you...

My girlfriend of 4 years won’t leave my house which she is not on the title or any of the utilities just the cable. can I evict?

Is she an at-will occupant or a tenant? Does she pay rent or part of the mortgage or live for free. This is important on how you proceed - See a...

Do I have to pay anymore rent?

If you paid 1st and last rent and the last rent was not used for something else (like damage you caused or rent you missed before), then your last...

They open my apartment without notice.

You may have a case. Self-help evictions are illegal in California

What should a landlord do if the tenant wants to start an auto parts business at the rental property?

Generally in California, Residential property cannot be used for commercial purposes. Exceptions would be an office at home, etc... You should...

Can I ask to dismiss the unlawful detainer if they get my name wrong ?

If you did not give your legal name on the lease, then the complaint is proper. Your failure to provide your true and correct name is not a...

If I receive 60 day notice does it void my current lease? How should I receive the 60 day notice? Is email acceptable ?

If she gave you 60-days notice, then you are required to pay rent until the 60-day period expires or the lease expires, whichever comes first. It...

A pet deposit is only in addition to the other deposit because you had a pet. Any damage beyond normal wear and tear may be deducted from either...

Is is it legal to accept an offer from prospective tenant to pay more then the asking price on a lease in California??

You would be able to accept a higher offer of rent if the basis of the acceptance is not due to protected classes; that would be discrimination....