I agree with Mr. Dorfman. If the evidence supports your summary of the facts, you should have grounds to either rescind the contract under...

You may have grounds to sue for a constructive trust, but would have a difficult burden of proof. I suggest you seek help from a local...

If you don't take the settlement, and the landlord goes to trial, the landlord would have the burden of proof. If the landlord wins, you get...

Security deposits are regulated under Civil Code Section 1950.5, and under applicable law (including Civil Code Section 1953), contractual...

Assuming that the landlord must prove good cause to evict you, you can decline to move. The landlord would then need to evict you through the...

If you were also a co-tenant (including by paying rent directly to the landlord), the death of your friend should not terminate your occupancy...

Insects and rodents can migrate throughout the house, with the insects laying eggs, etc. Moreover, the problems can be exacerbated if food id kept...

Yes. Please see Civil Code Section 1954(e)(2), which applies "If the tenant is present and consents to the entry at the time of entry."

Your post doesn't say why you need a rent statement, since you presumably know how much your rent is, and what you have paid. If (as seems to be...

Whether or not the lease was modified with your approval, the parties could lawfully agree to a lease of up to one year without a signed writing ...