Was your tenancy subject to an eviction control law, such as the Cal. Tenant Protection Act? If so, then you may have claims for wrongful eviction,...

If the landlord is refusing to honor a settlement, the usual remedy would be to file a motion under Code of Civil Procedure Section 664.6 to...

You are not responsible for pre-existing conditions, or for ordinary wear and tear. Moreover, if you went beyond ordinary wear and tear, you would...

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Since the lease was clear, I don't think that the error in the portal would get you off the hook for the back rent. However, late fees are...

If you demand/accept rent, you may well waive any right to evict for the unauthorized renovations (which presumably were done without permits, and...

Assuming the subtenancy is month-to-month, the notice period (for the requisite written notice) would depend on how long you have been a subtenant....

If the landlord missed the deadline, then the landlord basically waives any right to make deductions form the deposit. However, the landlord can...

If the tenant breaks the lease, you would normally be owed damages computed as per Civil Code Section 1951.2 Despite the title, a pay or quit...

Month-to-month subtenants are required to give at least 30 days written notice as per Civil Code Section 1946. The absence of a written lease is...

Based on your description, conditions exist which constitute a substantial violation of your habitability rights. That would give you the right to...