Can I break a lease early in the state of California without paying through the lease term?

A lease is for your and the landlord's protection--it "locks you in" for a set term and also gives you assurance you can remain on the property for...

My rights as a tenant

Your facts aren't totally clear, but the landlord does have the duty to provide a habitable living unit including heat, AC, roof that doesn't leak,...

Yes, you are correct: Unless it is an "emergency" or if you abandoned the premises (neither cases exists here), the landlord can only enter during...

Is my landlord supposed to be responsible for rodent control when the problem is not due to my negligence or uncleanliness?

Without question, the landlord is responsible for rodent control where the problem isn't due to you keeping an unclean living unit. In fact, the...

I can't see who a landlord can prohibit you from having anyone you wish visit you. Unless your boyfriend is engaged in illegal activity or...

Hello, my hair fell out during a relaxer, can I file a lawsuit?

You don't provide much in the way of facts here, but the issue is one of negligence (possibly product liability even). The issues here are: (1) ...

California: judge ordered tenants out by a 2/1. After the hearing, landlord then turned water off on 1/13. Is that legal?

California law does not permit "self help" measures to deprive tenants of rights to possession, water, heat, electricity, etc. This means that...

I'm ending relationship with fiancé, what are laws,rules, conduct and limitations that protect me from his threat of 24 eviction

You obviously have issues beyond "eviction", but I'll address the landlord/tenant issue first. You don't mention if you are on a lease, but even...

All your son needs to do is provide 30 day notice of intent to vacate to the landlord. This should be in writing. At that point, he has no...

I am 51 years old male disable in need to sue my landlady for wrongful eviction.

If you didn't cause the bed bug infestation, it isn't reasonable for the landlord to charge you for remediation. If you can show that you...