What can I do if my landlord wants me to move after I complained about sexual harassment from my neighbor?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Although it isn't clear from your post, I assume the neighbor is also a tenant of your landlord, and that...

What can I legally do in a bad landlord situation

Complain to the local code enforcement agency. In most areas, the agency will promptly send someone out to inspect, that that person will cite for...

Who pays for all the renovations the landlord is making to the building and my unit.

The new owner would be able to petition the rent board to pass along at least some of the capital improvement costs to the tenants. The tenants may...

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California: How many notice of entries can a Landlord give before it constitutes as being excessive?

As Attorney Ellis correctly notes, once a unit is rented, a landlord's rights of entry are strictly limited by Civil Code Section 1954. In other...

Can I evict my mother from home that I rent ?

I agree with Mr. Moss that mediation would be well worth trying. However, if it doesn't work, you as the master tenant should have the right to...

Landlord never gave a copy of signed lease. And now is trying to break the lease.

I am aware of no such rule. Under Civil Code Section 1962, you can demand that the landlord give you a copy of the rental agreement. If there...

SFR in Los Angeles! owner wants to move back in and has given 60 days for us to vacate. We have 10Mo left on our year lease.

This seems to be a duplicate posting, as to which at least 2 attorneys (including myself) already responded. As previously stated, regardless of...

What kind of lawyer do I need? Do I have to get an attorney to deal with my landlord or the land owner?

You should definitely hire a real estate litigation attorney to review and analyze the relevant facts and documents, and advise you concerning your...

Emotional distress

Emotional distress damages can be recovered in some wrongful eviction cases. Civil Code Section 1942.5(f) allows a tenant to sue for "actual...

If his name is on the lease, you don't have the right to evict him-only the landlord can do that. However, you might have claims for breach of...