Can the tenants withhold the monthly rent without letting owners know why?

If the tenants notified at least one of the owners about a condition (such as rats) that violated the implied warranty of habitability, and the...

Unlawful Detainer: Invalidate tenant answer and file default?

You could try to win the case via a summary judgment motion. However, it may be cheaper to simply ask for a trial. Unless the tenant insists on a...

What happens when your lease agreement expires and a new one is never issued.

You would normally have no liability for future rent if there was no balance due when the lease expired (this assumes that there was nothing in the...

I live in an apartment and have a one year lease. Can a new property management company make me sign a month-to-month lease?

As Attorney Sullivan correctly states, your current lease is valid, will remain in effect until it expires, and the new management company does not...

Can I sue for damages for Bed bugs not being treated in my Apartment?

Under applicable California law, including Civil Code Section 1941.1(a)(6), the landlord is responsible for dealing with bedbugs unless the tenant...

Can I move w/o penalty from my landlord?

Since your tenancy is month-to-month, you have the right to give notice, and should have no further liability if you are paid up through your...

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Can a tenant's suit be considered as blackmail?

If you are sued, you would normally tender the defense to your insurer. (I hope you have good liability insurance in place, including for tenant...

Do I have a cause of actions against neighbors and their guests or the lease management?

If your tenancy is subject to rent control/eviction control, then losing access to the pool (if it is more than temporary) would often constitute a...

Is tenant partly responsible for mold situation if they did not report it?

Many rental agreements expressly require the tenant to promptly report any problems. If your agreement said that, then the tenants may well be...

Am i considered Month to month is my text message with the landlord enough to be considered a written agreement for another year

Under Civil Code Section 1624(a)(3), lease for a period longer than a year need to be in writing. If the renewal was for one year, and you agreed...