I suggest you start by complaining to the local code enforcement agency, since a building this size is supposed to have an onsite manager. As to...

You may have a potential claim (assuming that the agent knew or should have known that he had no basis to make such a representation). However, it...

Month-to-month tenancies can be terminated any day of the month, by giving proper written notice (emails and texts don't count) under Civil Code...

Even if the lawsuit is bogus, you must timely file an appropriate response with the court (e.g. Judicial Council form answer for unlawful...

Some leases have a clause stating that the tenancy will automatically go month-to-month when the lease ends, unless you give notice as specified in...

The landlord is generally allowed to enter on proper notice for one of the reasons authorized under Civil Code Section 1954 even if you are not...

Accepting rent for a period after the termination date of a notice usually waives the notice and/or creates a new tenancy. However, if you were...

Yes. The tenant was obligated to give proper notice as per Civil Code Section 1946. Make sure to timely account for the deposit as per your...

Your rights depend on the terms of the agreement you negotiated. If the landlord let you out of the lease unconditionally, then you would owe...

If the tenancy is not subject to an eviction control law, you should be able to rescind the lease for fraud under Civil Code Section 1689, give an...