The lease provisions is probably invalid, including under Civil Code Section 1953. The tenant would have additional rights if the unit is subject...

If the yard was included in your tenancy, then the landlord would normally have no right to change it during your tenancy. as one treatise...

I agree with Ms. Koslyn. Many motions to set aside a default are denied - it is never a sure thing. It probably makes the most sense to sign the...

Retaliation is generally not a defense in commercial tenancies. Moreover, if the landlord served a notice of estimated rent under Code of Civil...

Evictions can be complicated, and if you make mistakes (especially with the drafting/service of the notice), you could easily lose, have to start...

If the landlord sought to evict under the Ellis Act, and gave a faulty notice, then you have no legal duty to inform her of the error. However,...

Regardless of who is named on the lease, if the roommate paid rent directly to the landlord, or was otherwise recognized as a co-tenant, then the...

I generally agree with Ms. Kosyln, but would add that your rights somewhat depend on the actual ruling of the appellate court - is it a reversal,...

I am re-posting this under credit repair. I am unaware of any laws precluding a landlord from truthfully reporting that a tenant left owing...

The failure to comply with Civil Code Section 827 was probably waived when you basically agreed to pay rent at the higher rate. However, if the...