Is a lease agreement favoring the landlord like this legal in California?

I agree with Mr. Chen, and would also note that if the landlord is discriminating against single renters, that may well be a violation of various...

What recourse DO I have when I'm being threatened & harassed by another tenant on the same property?

You may be able to get a restraining order against the offending tenant under Code of Civil Procedure Section 527.6. If the landlord fails to...

How to get a sub renter out?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Assuming that no co-tenancy has been established (e.g. by having the subtenant pay rent directly to the...

Renting in ca, on the three day notice can the landlord double your rent owed and late fee?

Late fees are generally unenforceable in residential tenancies - see Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp. 7. Moreover, a 3-day...

Assuming that the restraining orders were issued in accordance with applicable procedures (including a hearing, held after you received proper...

I'm in one unit of an RSO duplex in Los Angeles. My landlord has offered cash for keys. How do I calculate a proper amount?

Your post does not say how many units there are in your building, but if there are enough below market rent units in a building, it may make sense...

Can you get evicted for an atty fee charged for starting eviction but never served?

You may or may not have an obligation to pay those fees, depending on the wording of your rental agreement. However, if your tenancy is...

Can I put an injunction put on my apartment that is being repaired after a fire if the landlord tries to rent it to a new tent?

Yes, injunctive relief is one of the remedies potentially available under Oakland's Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance and Tenant Protection...

Was I improperly served a Unlawful Detainer-Summons. If so, is there a proper form to submit to the court? ?

There is no simple form available to resolve this problem. You'd need to file a motion to quash service (based on improper service/false proof...

How come I was sent a default notice when my court date isn't until next year ?

Your post is a bit unclear, but if you failed to timely respond to a summons, the plaintiff was entitled to obtain a default. Sometimes, a summons...