If the landlord signed a new lease solely with your ex, then you have a pretty strong argument that you are no longer on the lease. However, if you...

In my view, tenants are only entitled to relocation benefits under the SF rent control ordinance, if they have been served with a "Covered No-Fault...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. If you have not already done so, I suggest that you immediately complain to the local code enforcement...

You are entitled to the documents, by making a request under Civil Code Section 1962. If you need the documents for your small claims court trial,...

If the box wasn't checked, then that provision is not part of the agreement. If you want to break your lease, and can't negotiate a settlement,...

Since the lack of hot water is a habitability issue, and a diminution in housing services, it would be prudent to proactively offer the tenant some...

It is unclear whether any of the acts you described would constitute tenancy violations at all. For example, if the tenant is storing something...

You may well be able to sue for any damages you can actually prove (including on legal theories of nuisance or habitability). However, it may be...

Regardless of the merits of the unlawful detainer, if you have been properly served you MUST timely file an appropriate response with the court...

You could try to report the perjury/fraud to the police and/or local DA. However, my guess is that they will not prove very helpful.