Will a hold harmless provision in a Los Angeles lease hold up in court for damage caused by bursting of pipes?

I agree with Mr. Kane. Such provisions are generally invalid, including under Civil Code Sections 1668 and 1953. You should complain to the...

Apartment lease and renovations... Rent shooting up and I want to move

Civil Code Section 1954 only allows a landlord to enter for specific reasons, such as making necessary or agreed upon repairs. If the...

Eviction suit converts to a civil suit - what to expect ?

If the landlord has not mended the complaint, then the claims and damages are currently only whatever is in alleged in that complaint. It may be...

Do I have any legal grounds to get my security deposit back on a sublet room?

There is no cooling off period. However, if you were not given keys, and the start date is unspecified, then you may have an argument that the...

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A landlord's access rights are strictly limited by Civil Code Section 1954. The landlord may only enter upon proper notice, and for one of the...

What do we do

If you want to meaningfully and timely assert your rights, you need a lawyer. A $10k retainer is quite reasonable for this kind of contested...

Once the landlord was placed on notice about the nuisance activity/quiet enjoyment violations, the landlord had a duty to promptly investigate, and...

Can I break a lease due to termites issue?

Under the facts described, you should have the right to break your lease without penalty under Civil Code Section 1942 and the doctrine of...

Can I sue for roaches infestation and ask for some rent money back

Retaliation is actionable under Civil Code Section 1942.5, and would also be a defense to an eviction, and could well invalidate the rent increase....

What are my legal rights, if any, as a tenant renting a room under a verbal agreement?

If your arrangement fits the definition of a lodger (see Civil Code Section 1946.5), the termination process is a bit more informal than with a...