What is the max rent increase for contra costa county and a unit that was built in 1970?

Unless there is an applicable local rent control ordinance (I have not heard of one for your city, but you could check), the landlord would...

Do I have a right for full refund of my security deposit if I am asked to vacant premise due to substandard dwelling?

Applicable California precedents provide that a landlord is not entitled to charge rent for an illegal unit. See Carter v. Cohen (2010) 188 Cal....

I agree with Mr. Belli that the Section 8 fraud probably would not be a defense to an eviction based on your non-payment of rent (you could try to...

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What are the consequences of an eviction notice ? [Berkeley, California]

I agree with my colleagues that the best option would be to negotiate a lease termination. However, if you can't, and you formally surrender...

What should a tenant do if a co-occupant in the lease flees without informing?

As you correctly note, you are jointly and severally liable for the rent. If the former tenant has physically left, and has provided email...

What is the process of eviction for oral agreement

You should promptly consult a local landlord-tenant attorney about this (including to discuss possible damage claims for habitability violations,...

How can I fight a retaliatory eviction in san diego,CA?

The safest thing to do would be to promptly pay the rent demanded, but to do so under an express written reservation of rights. This should prevent...

What should I do first after being served with an eviction notice? Should I file a right of possession?

It is impossible to answer this without having more facts, seeing whatever notice(s) you were served with, etc. However, it is usually a good idea...

Can I withhold my rent if my landlord hasn't fixed it electrical fire in my attic

It is always safest to timely pay the rent under express written protest. This will prevent your eviction, but you will retain the right to later...

Can I legally ask for or sue my former landlord for our security deposit or is it gone?

Your landlord was required to properly and timely account for the security deposit as provided by Civil Code Section 1950.5. However, a failure to...