What are our rights "

It's hard to be sure without reviewing your lease. Many leases have a standard provision that allows the landlord to delay the move-in date without...

Can I break my lease over roaches?

Under Civil Code Section 1942, if "dilapidations" exist that render a rental property untenantable, and the landlord fails to promptly and...

Do we have to sign a new lease with the new property owner? Will they have to continue to honor the old one if we choose not to?

My understanding is that Danville does not have rent control or eviction control. If that is the case, and you want to be on good terms with...

In Los Angeles, California can a landlord increase the rent over 150% without written notification.

As the other attorneys noted, it is important to determine whether the unit was subject to rent control/eviction control, since that may have a lot...

Can I keep her deposit if I put something in writing that i will not hold her responsible for the remainder of the lease

Yes. You and the tenant may lawfully contract to release your potential claims against her in exchange for the security deposit. However, after she...

Can my roommate (additional tenant on the lease) legally lock me out of the house I currently have paid rent for

Until your tenancy has been lawfully terminated, no one can lawfully lock you out, or otherwise limit your tenancy rights. The police will often...

There are several published California precedents saying that a landlord is not entitled to rent for an illegal unit, and that any rental agreement...

Do we have to conform to this? I have been sent an eviction threat, can we be evicted?

If your rental agreement does not prohibit smoking, then you would normally have the right to smoke in your unit-including the balcony. Since your...

If the building you live in is up for sale, how often is the landlord (or his real estate agent) allowed to show the property...

This is all covered by Civil Code Section 1954. Basically, the landlord has the right upon proper notice to enter the unit during certain hours...

WHAT ARE OUR RIGHTS WHEN A NEW OWNER WANTS YOU OUT. NOW! SO HE CAN REMODEL. WE ARE DISABLED

I'm sorry you are experiencing this problem. However, unless your city has a rent control/eviction control law, the landlord is generally free to...