What if my name is not listed on a commercial eviction notice or eviction papers filed?

Most eviction notices name certain people/business entities, and also contain a reference like "and all other persons in possession." Moreover, if...

If the repair items violate applicable health and safety codes (see e.g. Civil Code Sections 1941-1941.1), you can complain to the local code...

Can squatters stop sheriff's eviction after we already won the unlawful detainer case?

They can try to delay things, including by seeking a stay of execution form the court, and filing a motion to set aside the default and default...

What can we do about a neighbor who continues to harass us on a daily basis . She has even tried running us over.

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. A landlord has a duty to intervene if placed on notice that one tenant is engaging in nuisance activities,...

Yes, that would violate several laws, including FEHA. You can either consult a local landlord-tenant or housing discrimination attorney, or make...

How do I get my soon-to-be-ex-husband to pay or move out?

This is really more of a family law issue, so I am re-posting it on Avvo.

The alleged fraud might conceivably give you grounds to rescind the lease, but if rent has already been accepted, and the tenancy is subject to the...

If tenant sue the landlord, is the other owner also liable?

Owners have certain non-delegable duties to tenants, including under Civil Code Section 1714. Moreover, if the tenancy is subject to the SF rent...

Can I sue my apartements for evicting me unlawfully?

Under long-established California law, tenants who elect to vacate after receiving an eviction notice have no legal claims against their landlord...

Renters' Privacy vs. Landlord's Access Right

I am not aware of any Cal. precedents addressing this situation, but believe that so long as the 2 rooms are unrented (i.e. are in the possession...