Roommate leaves without ANY notice with 8 months left on a lease with 2 other individuals, can he request his deposit back?

I agree with Mr. Moss' sound and practical advice. In addition, unless you sign a release, you can still sue the departing roommate in small...

How can I break my lease for my apartment?

From your description, there are multiple conditions-known to the landlord-that render the unit "untenantable" for purposes of Civil Code Section...

Can we deduct rent if the landlord changes the roof and then cancels the lease?

You might want to check with the city to make sure that the landlord or contractor got the necessary permits. You could also complaint to the city,...

What should I do if my landlord is using false accusation of threatning him. To give me a 30 day notice.

It sounds like you would have a good defense to an unlawful detainer based on such a 30 day notice, because you could establish retaliatory...

Can I sue my landlord for not taking action on continuous noise concern from my neighbor from last 4 months?

A landlord has a duty to intervene when one tenant is causing a nuisance, or otherwise violating the quiet enjoyment rights of another tenant. See...

Lease break without a penalty

A landlord has a duty to intervene if one tenant is creating a nuisance or otherwise violating the quiet enjoyment rights of another tenant. See...

What are my rental rights when it comes to black mold?

Not all mold is toxic-regardless of color. And not all testing services are well-trained, reliable, etc. If you think there are health or safety...

When a tenant breaches a UD stipulation can I continue with the eviction?

It is hard to say without seeing the stipulation, and knowing more about the stipulation (e.g. does it set up a probationary tenancy, or is the...

Do I need to pay rent, if I've been given 60 day notice, always paid on time over 9 years, what are my options?

Unless there are defective conditions that breach the implied warranty of habitability, you will continue to owe rent during the 60 day termination...

Landlord Discrimination due to personal reasons?

The landlord is free not to rent to you, so long as the reason for turning you down is not illegal (e.g. racial discrimination). The landlord's...

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