It sounds like there was an assignment of your lease, as opposed to the lease being terminated, and the landlord signing a new lease with the new...

The landlord can't accept your check without waiving the termination notice and reinstating your tenancy. I suggest you just bank the money,...

I applaud you for taking these steps to help out. However, unless the landlord agrees to pay you for those services, you would normally not be...

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Any lease provisions purporting to change the statutory requirements/deadlines for security deposits would be void, including under Civil Code...

If it was a month-to-month tenancy, you were free to give notice (as per Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1) at any time during the month. However,...

I generally agree with Ms. Koslyn, but would add that the Medicare question is standard, and often legally required (especially if there is...

Death of the master tenant normally terminates the master tenant's month-to-month tenancy, and also terminates any subtenancy. However, there can...

Rent is generally owed through the last date of the termination notice, which would have been the expiration date of your 90 day notice. Saying...

I suggest you sue in small claims court under Civil Code Section 1950.5. The landlord will have the burden of justifying the deductions, and...

I agree with Mr. Wilton, but would add that an award of punitive/statutory damages under Civil Code Section 1950.5 is discretionary. So, unless...