Can I sue the previous tenant?

The sublessor, not the landlord, has to deal with the security deposit that you gave to her per Civil Code section 1950.5. If she fails to follow...

If I ask my landlord for a 12 month fixed lease does he have to honor that or is it solely up to him?

No, the landlord can decide if he wants you to continue on a month-to-month tenancy or offer you a fixed term lease. There is no legal requirement...

What can i do since the judgement debtor went back to Mexico/Canada?

You could try to set up a debtors exam against the judgment debtor to determine what assets they have and where, but would have to obtain personal...

Can my landlord forcely move in with me?

No (not unless you are a lodger renting a room in the same house as the landlord), the landlord would need to provide you with an appropriate...

Is a lease with a 1 year term but a date range of 14 months valid?

It depends on the specific language of the lease. It sounds like the parties contemplated a lease longer than 1 year, and that a box in a form...

Landlord threatened to put a bullet in my head?

You should make a police report about the criminal threat. If the landlord wants you to leave then an appropriate notice should be served on you...

Can my landlord raise my rent 65% without a written notice and within one month?

No, the notice has to be in writing and properly served on you by the landlord (i.e., by personal service or in the mail). The rent increase also...

Your ex-boyfriend has a legal right to access the property as a lessee under the terms of the lease and has a statutory right to pick up the...

What can we do to make a homeowner respond to the need for fumigation, and provide access to the pest control company?

You should check the Association's CC&R's and send a letter to the owner identifying the applicable section requiring cooperation for the...

Defendant is excellent at avoiding service of restraining order papers. She has to be personally served, no sub service allowed.

You should hire a process server (not the Sheriff) and pay them to conduct a stake out. When the Defendant leaves their house and/or work the...