I'm sorry you are experiencing this. It is nor clear from your post that the noise, etc. would be serious enough to be considered a nuisance...

I have been renting a room for a year now. It is an illegal rental. Do I have any right to recourse?

Independent of the illegality of the room, you may have valid claims for illegal retaliation (see Civil Code Section 1942.5), battery, violation of...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Serving notices by posting and mailing is permitted under Civil Code Section 1946 and Code of Civil...

Can I still pay the rent I owe even it is past the 3 day eviction notice?

I agree with Mr. Chen. However, if the landlord declines to accept the money, and instead opts to file an unlawful detainer lawsuit, the court...

We have oppty to buy a house that has tenant whose lease implies it to be renewed every year with no end. Is that even possible?

I agree with Mr. Moss' advice, including to consult an experienced local landlord-tenant attorney. If the attorney can suggest a good strategy for...

Upstair communal bathroom has leaked many times in my unit I want to see if there is a legal action to be taken

Your rights may be limited by your lease (e.g. which may waiver certain rights, such as to invoke the doctrine of constructive eviction, and/or...

Can I ask my property management to terminate my lease with the fee of 3500 waived ?

I would add to Mr. Chen's comments that you may have grounds to rescind your lease under Civil Code Section 1689, including if the landlord failed...

I agree with Mr. Moss, but would note that in answer to your broader question, many types of contractual waivers of rights are prohibited by law...

I will re-post this under probate. Anyone holding a power of attorney is legally obligated to act as a fiduciary. Additional legal duties arise...

In CA - getting divorced, my husband cashed a rental reimbursement check made out to both of us and never gave me my half.

I am re-posting this under family law. If the check was made payable to both of you, I assume he forged your signature in order to cash it. If...