I assume you made this demand under Civil Code Section 1962. That law doesn't specify a remedy in the event of noncompliance, but you should be...

You may be able to rescind the lease under Civil Code Section 1689, based on the tenant's fraud. Once the lease is rescinded, you may then be able...

I agree with Mr. Brelje, but would add that the any notice served on the tenant would have to comply with any applicable eviction control law...

Changing the terms of your month-to-month tenancy would normally require either a signed addendum/amendment (which I gather didn't happen), or...

I suggest you immediately complain to the local code enforcement agency. They should order the owner to address the problem. You may well also...

Unless you have consented to the multiple delays, you should be able to cancel the contract by serving a notice to perform, etc., or perhaps...

You should be able to get it in via a request for judicial notice. However, if you can afford it, I strongly advise you to subpoena the code...

I generally agree with Mr. Anson, but would note that if your sister's funds were used in the purchase, she might have some equitable ownership,...

As Mr. Straus notes, Cal. law requires that many kinds of contracts be in writing - see e.g. Civil Code Section 1624. However, the law also...

Under Civil Code Section 1950.5, there is no such thing as a nonrefundable security deposit, and application fees are limited by Civil Code Section...