Rent increase notices must generally be in writing, and served in accordance with Civil Code Section 827. However, if a less formal means of notice...

Can I sue my landlord for lost wages, damaged property, & moving expenses?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. If you have not already done so, you should complain to the local code enforcement agency. In most cities,...

I certainly agree with my colleagues that the landlord should promptly get legal counsel, and would need to terminate via a 60-day notice. However,...

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After a land lord give you a ninety day notice and canceled it . When can they give me another ninety day notice ?

As provided in Civil Code Section 1942.5(e), if she has a good faith non-retaliatory motive, she can give a termination notice whenever she wants...

There are minimum housing standards applicable to all residential rental housing-regardless of age. See e.g. Civil Code Sections...

What can I do when I served with a 60 eviction notice from a dwelling which is considered to be uninhabitable?

The habitability violations would not be a defense to an unlawful detainer based on a 60-day notice, but would have some bearing on the amount of...

I will re-post this under probate, because at least part of the issue has to do with rights and responsibilities under a life estate. You should...

Civil Code Sections 1942.1 and 1953 provide that certain residential tenancy rights may not be validly waived in a rental agreement. This includes...

What can my mom do if her current tenant doesn't want to sign a lease, pay increased rent nor will move out?

Assuming the tenancy is exempt from Oakland's rent control ordinance (which seems to be the case, but you should double check), your mother can...

A neighbor(in-law unit) smoking pot is coming into my house and common spaces. What are my rights if landlord doesn't address it

I agree with Mr. Moss' advice, but would add that it is possible the in-law unit is illegal. If so, and you can't reach a resolution, you could...