Should I seek services from an attorney or download the rental forms from California Apartment Association?

I agree with the other comments, but would note that it is seldom necessary or cost-effective to have a truly custom lease. The Cal. Apt. Assn....

I agree with Mr. Moss' good advice, and would also note that unless (as sounds unlikely) the caregiver/POA is willing to promptly sign a lease...

This sounds more like a family law issue, so I will re-post under that heading. In any event, you should consult your own legal counsel, since...

Can we sue our landlord for withholding our security deposit for longer than 21 days if he has now returned the deposit fairly?

Unfortunately, the (discretionary) bad faith penalty in Civil Code Section 1950.5 is keyed to the damages you suffered. So, if the landlord has now...

Unless there is something unusual in your lease, or the items somehow constitute a nuisance or violate applicable health and safety codes (e.g. by...

Is it legal for my roommate to give me his share of the rent and I write the check? Would I be accused of sub-renting?

Unless your oral rental agreement included a prohibition on subleasing, guests, etc., you should be OK. You are generally allowed to sublease/have...

Landlords refuse to fix HVAC system in October for heat, what can I do?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Have you tried complaining to the local code enforcement agency? In most cities, the agency will come out,...

Recently purchased a house and discovered a mold issue a week into living their; can I take legal action against the seller?

I agree with the comments from Mr. Moss and Mr. Chen, and would also note that under Civil Code Section 3343, the measure of damages in these cases...

Apartment building with many illegal activities a block away from my business?

If the City has been unresponsive, I suggest talking to a local landlord-tenant or real estate litigation attorney about seeking an injunction and...

What can I do when my landlord asks me to leave my apartment?

I agree with Mr. Kane's recommendation, but would also suggest you consult a local landlord-tenant attorney to get a more complete idea of your...