I suggest you call the police about the lockouts, etc., and consider suing (including under Civil Code Section 789.3). You can look for an...

If you have a fully signed (including by the landlord) unexpired lease, you would normally have no legal obligation to sign another one now. If...

In addition to trying to find a local landlord-tenant attorney, I suggest that you immediately complain to the local code enforcement agency, and...

In addition to trying to find a local landlord-tenant attorney, I suggest that you immediately complain to the local code enforcement agency, and...

Yes, if you give proper written notice in whatever manner is specified in the lease, you should be fine.

I agree that Civil Code Section 1953 applies here, but am unaware of any case law which specifically addresses this issue. I suggest you proceed...

I agree with Mr. Alexander, but would add that you might well have a claim against the seller for failure to disclose. Your purchase agreement...

Unless Long Beach has its own rent/eviction control law, then the Cal. Tenant Protection Act should apply (if none of the TPA exemptions apply to...

Your post does not indicate whether you have a power of attorney for the relative (who I am assuming is the owner), or anything else giving you...

If you are a commercial month-to-month tenant, the landlord would normally be free to change tenancy terms - including as to the security deposit -...