Can landlord just show up for a house inspection or just to stop by without notifying the tenant first?

Yes. Under California Civil Code Section 1954, a landlord may only enter a residential unit to deal with an emergency; to make necessary or agreed...

The lease you entered into was a contract between you and the landlord in which your landlord agreed to let the apartment to you for one year. ...

Can I get out of my lease agreement?

The new property owner must honor your original lease and cannot force you to modify its terms nine months into your tenancy. The procedure for...

I agree with Mr. Sikand. In California, oral agreements are valid in the landlord-tenant context for tenancies lasting less than one year. Thus,...

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"5. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING. Tenant shall NOT assign any portion of this Agreement." Does this mean I can sublet?

As Mr. Chen noted, the phrase you cited does not give you permission to sublet. The term “assign” in your lease does not likely refer to assigning...

What is the procedure to file a complaint against a landlord?

As Mr. Weitzman mentioned, moving to other commercial space would be the easiest way to avoid further interactions with your landlord. If you can...