What are my rights? Am I a tenant and protected by tenant rights?

It is not clear from your post whether this was an outright purchase of the entire property (with all of your rights), or whether there was some...

What can I do about a roommate that took paperwork and receipts out of my room, some of which had both of our names on and moved

You can report the thefts to the police, sue him for damages (perhaps in small claims court), ask the landlord for a copy of the lease (see e.g....

What could I expect?

If you have now filed an answer to an unlawful detainer complaint, either side has the right to request that the matter be set for trial. Once such...

If my landlord has given me 2 weeks verbally to move out and my rent is up too date, can she evict us ?

I agree with Mr. Driscoll, but would add that the landlord can't change the terms of your tenancy (including by taking away kitchen privileges)...

I agree with Mr. Stamas, but would add that the landlord's entry rights are strictly limited by Civil Code Section 1954, and that if the landlord...

What can we do with roach infestation? We just moved in April 1st

If you have not done so, you should immediately complain to the local code enforcement agency. If the agency cites the landlord, that can only...

Master tenant was kicked out for not paying rent but i was paying her my rent. can actual landlord give me a 30 day notice?

If the master tenancy was properly terminated, that may well have extinguished your subtenancy as well. However, the landlord should still not shut...

How to negotiate with landlord if he needs the house for himself?

You can certainly try to negotiate. However, unless your tenancy is subject to a local rent control/eviction control ordinance, a landlord is...

Where can I find the law on the landlord's right to evict a lodger who is NOT alone in the house, without a court filing.

There is none. Since you have more than one lodger, you can't evict via Civil Code Section 1946.5, and must go through the unlawful detainer...

What rights are due to renter when, upon the day of move in, the landlord changes a fundamental term/condition of the agreement?

As a practical matter, if your tenancy is not subject to a local rent control/eviction control ordinance, the landlord can simply evict you on...