Am I allowed to install a lock on the inside of a door connecting my rental studio to the main house where my landlord lives?

Most rental agreements require the landlord's prior permission for alterations. Even if no such permission is not required, it sounds like simply...

When your written agreement, expired you became a month-to-month tenant by operation of law. See Civil Code Section 1945. Depending on the set...

How do I go about evicting my ex-fiance from my apartment? Does the notice have to be typed?

I am re-posting this under family law, including so you can get some advice as to domestic violence restraining order procedures.

No lease agreement in writing, what are my obligations at this point?

Termination notices must be given in writing, in accordance with Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1 unless the landlord (in this case, the master...

Lease through text message

It would be hard to say without seeing the exact language of the communications, but the landlord's interpretation is not unreasonable. Using an...

Do I have the right to be compensated the monies i paid in rent for the last 21/2 years

Unless the problem was caused by something beyond the landlord's control (such as some of the drought-related water conservation laws), you are...

Can I be evicted (in california) for not paying late fees?

Late fees are generally illegal with respect to in California residential tenancies. See Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp. 21. You...

What can I do if my landlord does not fix my bathroom?

If the problems persist, you can complain to the local code enforcement agency, or possibly use the "repair and deduct" remedy found in Civil Code...

For rooms that are rented on a "Month to Month" basis, how much is a landlord legally permitted to raise the rent each year?

I agree with Mr. Moss' sound advice. You must give proper written notice under Civil Code Section 827. You should also review the adequacy of...

Will I be able to come home & gather my pets & personal items if judge orders Immediate Lockout at court tomorrow morning?

It is unclear from your post what the court hearing is about. However, under most stipulations for entry of judgment, if you don't move out as...