Can I make a residential lease agreement that states the tenant must pay me twice a year, each time for 6 months rent at a time?

Yes, any landlord and tenant can agree to such a contract. A renter pool capable or willing is another matter.

My apartment got flooded and it was from the room above. I now am told by the manager that she will not pay for my housing situa

Separate issues here. Liability: no, it does not release her of liability. It may release her from paying for your immediate needs in case of...

As a room lodger, what are my rights or immediate protection to stop an retaliatory eviction in California?

There is a law that stops a landlord from retaliating if the renter has complained about habitability issues such as you mentioned. The homeowner...

Do i need to pay rents when i am issued a 30 days quit notice by my landlady?

Yes, you would continue to pay rent as long as you're living there.

Do I need a lawyer to submit a stay of an eviction, or can we file our own 'STAY'?

After the unlawful detainer, if you've lost, then you can apply for a stay. You don't need a lawyer for any of the procedures, but if you want a...

It could be a scam, there's a lot of that lately. Check up on the management company and the house owner before you agree. That said, a...

Do I have to pay my full rent during repairs? In California

Yes, that does sound reasonable. It's usually up to you and the landlord to determine what's reasonable, but from what you describe a reduction is...

I'm 99% sure there's no such thing as a verbal agreement for real property, though there are exceptional circumstances.

Can i?

You can request a jury trial but in UDs it's not a smart move for most cases. A judge is way better for landlords, generally. A jury is a lot of...

Repair and deduct Law ?

"I can do a mold cleanup for $430 of my rent pay not rent that month?" Yes...so do you have a question?