Landlords have a lot of latitude in regulating activities in common areas, especially if the activities might cause health or safety concerns,...

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What should i do to ensure succession rights?

I assume this is a rent-controlled apartment, and you are trying to perpetuate the rent-controlled tenancy? If so, you should promptly consult...

Landlord trying to evict on lease that does not expire until 2/28/2017

I'm sorry your landlord is being so unreasonable. If you can prove that you timely tendered rent, and that the landlord rejected the tender(s),...

How can I legally make my roomate pay the rent difference?

The answer largely depends on whether one of you is the master tenant, or whether you are both on the rental agreement. If there is a master...

How much can I legally charge my tenant who is breaking the lease?

This depends in part on the language of your lease. If your lease contained the language and remedy provided under Civil Code Section 1951.4, you...

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It's hard to answer your question without knowing more about the terms of your rental agreement. If you were not given exclusive rights to the...

As Mr. Smith notes, under California law, a landlord is generally free to terminate a tenancy for any reason-or even arbitrarily-so long as the...

Can she do that

I'm sorry you find yourself in this position-most landlords I have dealt with are more honest. As Mr. Moss notes, under California law...

California law prohibits many kinds of contractual penalties (including many kinds of late fees), but does allow properly drafted liquidated...

What rights do i have in this situation?

My sympathies on your very difficult situation. You should also complain to the relevant city/county agencies (and possibly Cal OSHA-they may...