Landlord continues to violate my lease by letting workmen park in my rented parking spaces

If the parking was included in your lease, you theoretically could sue for trespass, breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of quiet...

I interpret that clause as you do - the late rent was only $400, because the $3000 was paid on time (and I assume accepted/deposited by the...

How to break a lease?

You can certainly try to negotiate a deal with the landlord. In any event, the landlord's right to damages is limited by Civil Code Section...

Do I need to file a small claims suit for my deposit?

If (as sounds to be the case) the landlord did not comply with Civil Code Section 1950.5, you can sue in small claims court for your damages and...

Can my landlord charge me a "non-refundable pet fee" as part of my security deposit?

You are correct that Civil Code Section 1950.5(m) generally prohibits non-refundable deposits. I suggest you sue in small claims court, if you...

You are only responsible for anything beyond ordinary wear and tear. If the clog was not your fault, the deduction was improper. If you can't...

How to terminate a lease when it's due in SF?

If the tenancy is subject to the SF rent control ordinance, the tenant would have the right to stay after the lease expires, unless you have one of...

Tenant is moving out without paying for the remaining lease.

Your remedies if a tenant breaks a lease are normally set by Civil Code 1951.2 (unless the lease provides for the optional remedy provided under...

Can a tenant withhold rent because of repairs without giving the landlord written notice of the repairs needed and a time frame?

Written notice is generally not required. And if a reasonable person would have been put on notice about the other repairs while investigating the...

Can landlord raise the rent after requesting repairs if your lease is going to expire?

You are probably thinking about Civil Code Section 1942.5, which does prohibit certain kinds of retaliatory conduct by a landlord, including...