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I agree with the answers provided by the other attorneys, but would add that if you can't find a lawyer to help you, you can sue in small claims...
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I agree with the answers provided by the other attorneys, but would add that if you can't find a lawyer to help you, you can sue in small claims...
Your post doesn't indicate whether you plan to stay in the unit after the lease expires. If so, it might be more fruitful to find a new roommate...
If you can prove your signature was forged, and you have not done anything to ratify/adopt the lease, then you should be able to void the lease (at...
If he is trying to evict you for making complaints and/or because of sex discrimination (evicting you for being partially clad might fall within...
You should be able to serve in the manner specified in Civil Code Section 1962.7.
The landlord can only raise rent by means of a proper written notice under Civil Code Section 827. Depending on the size of the increase, you would...
If the landlord has a key, you have no legal obligation to stay home to let repair people in. The landlord should give you proper notice under...
No. Under Code of Civil Procedure Section 1162, if the landlord opts for what we call "substituted service," the copy must be left with someone "of...
I'd feel a lot safer if the City inspector came out before vacating, since there could be access issues otherwise. If that is not possible, make...
If your tenant is engaging in nuisance activity, this can make you potentially liable to the neighbors. See 47 CAL.JUR.3d Nuisances Section 38; 8...