If you want to get out of the lease, you may have grounds to rescind for fraud under Civil Code Section 1689, or may have the right to terminate...

In California, what is the statue of limitation to sue for my deposit on my rental unit?

If the owner made improper deductions, you can sue in Small Claims Court for compensatory damages and (discretionary) statutory/punitive damages...

What type of form must I serve to my tenant if she refuses to accept or reject a revised month to month rental agreement?

I agree with Mr. Moss' advice. However, if the tenant is not cooperative, you always have the option of serving a notice of change in terms of...

I agree with Mr. Moss' sound advice, In any event, nothing you describe would justify a three-day notice to quit under Code of Civil Procedure...

What are my options?

You can sue in small claims court for your damages, as well as (discretionary) statutory/punitive damages under Civil Code Section 1950.5. The...

Unless there would somehow be grounds to rescind the lease (see e.g. Civil Code Section 1689), the landlord is stuck with it, and you have no...

What are my grounds to push further for a rent abatement?

I agree with Mr. Moss' sound advice, but would also note that the lease provision is almost certainly void under applicable law, including Civil...

My parents are both deceased, they left their house to me in their will. What do I need to do to change it over to my name?

I am re-posting this under probate, and suggest that you promptly consult a local probate attorney. My assumption is that you would have to...

Am I still legally able to receive 50% of the property and property control, despite having signed a waiver? What are my options

I am re-posting this under family law. You should promptly consult a family law attorney to look over the relevant documents and advise you. My...

What can I do?

I agree with Mr. Moss' sound advice, but would add that you should immediately complain to the local code enforcement agency. In most cities,...