If you received an 1161c notice (a statute which was repealed a few years back), I assume this a post-foreclosure eviction? If so, one issue...

If your ex was a spouse, or a domestic partner, the ex could conceivably have gradually acquired an ownership interest in the home. If not, then...

If your tenancy is not subject to an eviction control law (such as the Cal. Tenant Protection Act), and your lease has expired, then the landlord...

If you suspect a rat infestation, complain to the local code enforcement agency. Civil Code Section 1942.5 should protect you from...

I agree with Mr. OBrien. Unless you negotiate a settlement, the landlord can sue under Civil Code Section 1951.2. However, if it is a desirable...

The statute of limitations should be at least 3 years, and potentially 4 (if suing under Business and Professions Code Section 17200). If you sue...

If the owner doesn't comply, the City should follow up with enforcement proceedings. Depending on the facts, you may well have the right to...

Late fees are generally invalid in residential tenancies. See Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp. 7, 12. However, you can be held...

Since pet sitting is generally not illegal/unsafe, your rights would normally depend on the language of the lease. For example, does it prohibit...

If your rental arrangement gave you rights to the common areas, including the living room, the master tenant would at least be legally required to...