How do I have my landlord pay the relocation assistance must I take them to small claims court?

If you were rented an illegal unit, you may well have a variety of potential claims against your landlord, including for at least a partial rent...

How can I force the new owners of my small business to have my name removed from the lease where I am the personal guarantor?

Unless the landlord signed on to the deal concerning the expiration of the personal guaranty, your only remedy is against your buyers. If the...

I moved into a new apartment on 12 month lease. Apartment wasn't suitable for living on move in, has landlord breached lease?

The undisclosed defects might give you grounds to rescind the lease under Civil Code Section 1689. However, the law of rescission generally...

How do I sue in California but I just moved to Michigan?

You probably have no basis for suing in Michigan courts, unless the landlord lives there too. You can sue in California court, even if you don't...

Apartment has leaked over 5 times, what options do I have? Need advice

I agree with the suggestions of the other attorney. I would add, however, that if your landlord owns the whole building (including the offending...

How to terminate a (3) year lease early?

From your description, I would assume this is a commercial lease. Many commercial leases limit a tenant's remedies for breaches of quiet...

Can I break my apartment lease due to a roach infestation and rats in my garage?

You may well have the right to break your lease under Civil Code Section 1942 and the doctrine of constructive eviction. You may wish to consult a...

That is correct. Civil Code Section 1954 strictly limits a landlord's rights of entry, and Civil Code Section 1953 invalidates any provision of...

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Can I charge my tenant for increase of rent if he did not pay the increased rent the last month he rented?

This problem can be avoided in the future by characterizing deposits (as opposed to the first month's rent) as a security deposit. The tenant is...

Can i be put out of an apartment without being served eviction notice even if I'm not on the lease but have mail there.

You should immediately consult a local landlord-tenant attorney about this. Many offer a free initial consultation, and many would handle a...