From your description, it sounds like your son would be considered a guest/licensee, rather than a tenant, which should make the termination...

Under applicable California law, including Civil Code Sections 1941-1941.1, residential landlords are generally responsible for making repairs...

Yes, I suggest you start by reaching out to code enforcement. In addition, the landlord has a legal duty to promptly investigate quiet enjoyment...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. I suggest you start by complaining to the local code enforcement agency. It sounds like you would also...

The landlord has the burden of proof as to each necessary element of the claim, and must meet that burden via admissible evidence. The fact...

If the owner didn't comply with Civil Code Section 1962, then you should be able to serve process as per Civil Code Section 1962.7. Alternatively,...

I assume by squatters rights, you are asking if he now has some kind of claim based on adverse possession. As one treatise explains: "The elements...

It is debatable whether the original exclusion form the parking lot was legal, including because it would seem to be a change in terms of tenancy...

Unless you took the necessary steps to preserve your right to evict without cause, any eviction would normally have to be for one of the authorized...

Criminal acts by third parties would normally not give you grounds to terminate the lase. However, if you can prove that the landlord knew of other...