Homeowner renting out a room in my home for several years seeking to change what is provided with rent.

I don't believe that SD has rent control, so the landlord would be free to change the tenancy terms by giving proper written notice under Civil...

How do I force action from my roommate (who is on the lease)? If I choose not to renew, shouldn't that affect the lease?

I agree with Mr. Moss' sound advice. I would add that as a co-tenant, you have no right to evict your roommate. However, in addition to the...

Whether or not you are subject to rent control, any termination notice must be in writing (see e.g. Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1). Since your...

Can landlord evict me?

Late fees are generally illegal in California residential tenancies [see Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp. 7], and the landlord...

I need help with a landlord an living situation.

You should immediately talk to a local landlord-tenant attorney. You may also wish to call the police and the local code enforcement agency (since...

I want to withhold rent for a 2 foot crack in me ceiling?

Although the crack may be ugly, unless it is somehow harming you, and presents a danger, it is unclear that it violates the implied warranty of...

What do I do about being wrongly named in an Unlawful Detainer?

If you did not give a formal termination notice pursuant to Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1,, and have no written evidence that the landlord agreed...

Landlord had husband change locks to remove me without proper notices. what can I do?

If you were an employee-licensee, as opposed to a rent-paying tenant, the owner-employer had the legal right to require you to leave immediately...

Can a landlord keep my whole deposit if I was evicted

What is-and is not-deductible is largely covered in Civil Code Section 1950.5. The deductions you describe seem reasonable, and may well be less...

If my landlord wants me to vacate for no legal reason must they pay for moving expenses?

You may have a claim for retaliatory eviction under Civil Code Section 1942.5. You should promptly consult a local landlord-tenant attorney to...