Are there any restrictions as to the number of does that I could list on my initial complaint in federal court?

I believe that "Does" are not permitted in federal court complaints. Filing litigation by one's self is perilous; doing so in federal court is...

I received a 3 day notice to pay or quit do i have to leave in 3 days?

All a three-day notice does is allow the landlord to file a lawsuit. He must them serve you with court papers AND win the lawsuit before you can be...

Can master tenant in san francisco evict sub/co-tenant without reasonable just cause in rent controlled building?

Yes, you have rights. What rights you have depends in large part on if the unit is subject to rent control/eviction control. Generally, units in SF...

What can I do if my 16yr old ran away?

Your question is more likely a family law question than a real estate question. I am changing the practice area of your question to family law....

What kind of lease do I have?

I agree with Mr. Smith. California Civil Code §1945 provides that, If a lessee of real property remains in possession thereof after the...

Who pays for all the renovations the landlord is making to the building and my unit.

I agree with Mr. Busch's thorough analysis of your situation. I would only add that you can check the status of permits for a given property in SF...

What legal recourse do I have?

Unless there is a provision in your lease giving the landlord the right to terminate your lease without your consent, you have the right to remain...

No, it is not legal. A tenant cannot waive his rights as a tenant; any attempt to do so is void as a violation of public policy. Unfortunately,...

What are my SF tenant rights?

If the property is subject to the San Francisco Rent Ordinance (generally, buildings built before mid-1979), then a master tenant is required to...

I am currently renting and buying a house to renovate, will this house be considered as primary residence?

I take it you are a tenant in a rent controlled San Francisco apartment. You should be careful--claiming a homeowner's exemption may defeat your...