Any issues about the security deposit for the old place can be pursued in small claims court under Civil Code Section 1950.5. Forms and...

I suggest you immediately complain to the local code enforcement agency about any unresolved repair issues. You may well also be entitled to a...

I agree with Mr. OBrien, but would add that if asked, landlords must reasonably accommodate a disability, and this duty can extend to giving a...

If he doesn't cooperate in tracking down the supposedly sent payment, and issuing a new payment, just sue in small claims court under Civil Code...

Landlords have a duty under Civil Code Section 1927 and the derivative case law to protect a tenant's quiet enjoyment rights, including against...

Civil Code Section 1950.5(h) specifies that the accounting and any residual funds shall be "by personal delivery or by first-class mail, postage...

Rents generally can't be raised during an unexpired fixed-term lease, unless the lease has some specific language to cover that situation (e.g....

My sympathies on your/your GF's difficult situation. So long as she doesn't accept rent after the termination date, or otherwise waive the...

If the tenants properly exercised an early termination clause in the lease, you would normally have no claims. If they didn't, then you would have...

Your rights and responsibilities would depend on whether the tenancy is subject to an eviction control law (presumably either Oakland's Just Cause...