Can my new landlord ask for the full rent even though he became the new landlord for the last two weeks of the month?

Unless the old landlord assigned the new landlord the right to collect accrued rent (you can ask the new landlord for proof of any such...

If I haven't signed a lease yet, am I liable for any payment?

From your description, it sounds like the landlord did not definitely commit to rent you the space, and that all parties contemplated that any...

Was I justified to break my lease?

If this dispute was litigated, you would have the burden of proving that the neighbor had a history of nuisance behavior, that the landlord knew...

Can I present prior evidence of court cases involving fraud in an unlawful detainer trial?

Judges are often reluctant to consider evidence of (alleged) prior bad acts that did not result in a criminal conviction, including because that...

Do I have a strong enough reason to o sue my landlord?

California law, including Civil Code Section 1980 and following, set up mandatory procedures for dealing with personal property left behind by...

Probably not. California law generally prohibits contractual penalties, and the provision you quote does not appear to be a legitimate...

I have a few issues with my previous landlord and I'm not sure how to proceed.

Under Civil Code Section 1950.5(f), the landlord should have notified you of your right to have a pre-move out initial inspection. Another portion...

How could I sue my landlord for discrimination over my disability and the stress he gives me? I already file a complain ??

You can file an administrative complaint concerning disability discrimination with the California DFEH, and possibly with other agencies having...

I am a commercial tenant in California and have a question on itemized receipts for security deposit withholding.

Security deposits in commercial leases are generally governed by Civil Code Section 1950.7. However, at least some of the rights and procedures...

You might want to confirm whether the mediation/arbitration clause has a carve-out for matters within the jurisdiction of small claims court....