California case law clearly holds that a landlord is not entitled to charge rent for an illegal unit. See Carter v. Cohen (2010) 188 Cal. App. 4th...

Landlord not returning security deposit amount

If you broke your lease, the landlord is entitled to damages as provided by either Civil Code Section 1951.2 or 1951.4 (depending on the language...

Can i be legally evicted if i dont get rid of my truck?

Unless your tenancy is subject to a local rent control/eviction control ordinance, the landlord doesn't need a reason to evict you. If you are...

Can I stay in my apartment, in Malibu CA, for the duration of my lease, after the building was sold at a Sheriff sale?

Generally speaking, the new owner takes the property subject to all valid existing leases. There can be exceptions, such as if there was a...

Can my landlord not approve my brother and my girlfriend from moving in and being added as guests?

Guest, occupancy, and subleasing restrictions are generally enforceable. You might have a valid waiver/estoppel argument with respect to your...

How do I get a house deed in my name if a sibling who owns it has abandoned it?

If you were/are occupying the property with the consent of the owner, and have done nothing to put the owner on notice that you were/are somehow...

Trial set in UD matter. What time frame does judge give vacating party?

If you did not timely and fully comply with the 3-day pay or quit notice, and the landlord did not somehow waive or withdraw that notice (e.g. by...

Can I still sue my former tenant for damages if I am ""late" issueing the itemized statement?

The California Supreme Court has ruled that if you are late in accounting for the security deposit, you technically forfeit the right to take...

I need a lawyer that does both landlord/tenant and personal injury

If you want to find a lawyer, use the find a lawyer tab on this site. The & and A part of the site is just to get general advice. Please note...

Breaking rental lease

The presence of rats violates various health and safety codes, and the implied warranty of habitability. See e.g. Civil Code Sections...