What can I do to get out of a lease I co-signed for tenant who stopped paying rent?

If you want to preserve your credit rating, you should pay the rent, and sue your supervisor to recover the $. You could certainly consult a...

What leverage do we have to neutralize an abusive landlord?

Assuming your tenancy is not subject to a local rent control/eviction control ordinance, you would still have some protections under state law,...

At least some of the items you describe could well be considered violations of applicable habitability standards (see e.g. Civil Code Sections...

My landlord gave me 35 days notice to move out. Do I have to if I've done nothing wrong and always paid my rent on time?

I agree with Mr. Chen, including as to the fact that you are entitled to proper written notice, served in compliance with Civil Code Sections...

Can I kick out my roommate who is the second party on my lease?

If (as seems to be the case) your roommate is a co-tenant, rather than a subtenant, you have no legal right to terminate his co-tenancy. Only the...

I signed a lease. Paid a partial deposit before cancelling 2 days before movein. Am I required to pay first month rent?

I agree with Mr. Moss. However, as he said, there may be an escape clause, including investigating whether the landlord was violating applicable...

FEHA, the Unruh Act, etc. generally prohibit discrimination on the basis of marital/familial status. However, I am doubtful that these laws apply...

Can I sue this person? please read for details.

If you were allowed to move in, then it would seem that you would qualify as either a tenant or a lodger. If so, the landlord could only terminate...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Have you complained to the local code enforcement and/or building departments? There are normally...

A landlord has a duty to investigate, and (if warranted by the facts) take appropriate corrective steps (which can include a warning letter, a...