Husband of lessee not on lease will not vacate, on month to month lease consequence for former leessee. Also can husband remain?

If the tenancy is month-to-month, any of the co-tenants has the right to terminate their co-tenancy by giving proper notice under Civil Code...

Preliminarily, a landlord's right of entry is generally limited by Civil Code Section 1954, which only allows a landlord to enter on proper notice,...

When am I able to pay for a rat exterminator and deduct from my rent?

This is covered by Civil Code Section 1942. Have you complained to the local code enforcement agency? In most cities, the agency will send...

Do I have any rights to sue an apartment complex for not letting me know what the increase in rent would be

If you are on a fixed-term lease, that does not include either a clear and enforceable renewal option, or something else that allows you to stay on...

My landlady is asking me to pay for property damage caused by my roommate.

This is a duplicate posting, which was already correctly answered by Mr. Moss. The exaggerated damage claim certainly gives you something to...

Can I be evicted without written notice as a lodger?

Termination of lodgers is covered by Civil Code Section 1946.5. You would be entitled to proper notice if you fall within that statute, but (at...

Proper way to evict non-paying tenant from townhome in Chatsworth, Ca

You don't have to allow them to use the deposit to pay the rent, and can serve them a 3-day notice to pay or quit under Code of Civil Procedure...

How do I get my landlord to get rid of the mold problem in the bathroom?

You can try complaining to the Department of Building Inspection. If they inspect, and find anything they believe to be a health or safety code...

Can I request the refund of the total security deposit if the landlord deducted $139 cleaning fee without itemized statement.

Even if the landlord did not fully comply with Civil Code Section 1950.5, the practical question is whether the deduction was legitimate. The...

Should I receive relocation for non-fault eviction in a rent control apartment?

If you have been a tenant at least a year, and it is a no-fault eviction for a tenancy subject to the SF rent control ordinance, you should be...