Are these legitimate reasons I can break a lease without recourse?

There are thousands of kinds of mold, and many are basically unsightly but benign. Some people choose to have mold testing done, but as Attorney...

Is it legal to charge whatever you want for an illegal sublet? I want to pay what is fair, but feel a bit taken advantage of.

In the absence of a local ordinance regulating this situation (such as exists in San Francisco, for rent-controlled units), there are generally no...

What are my options here? Is there any legal recourse or should I suck it up and pay rent till the lease expires in 2 months?

Some leases basically shift the duty to mitigate to the tenant, by including the language authorized by Civil Code Section 1951.4. However, even if...

Do I still pay rent for May?

You would normally pay pro-rated rent for May (i.e. compute the rent on a daily basis, and pay through the expiration date of the 30 day notice).

If we choose to send tenants a "notice to enter letter" what legitimate legal repercussions could we encounter?

My sympathies-it is always frustrating dealing with people who don't honor their legal obligations. If you properly serve a valid access notice,...

Is the Master Lease still valid? Am I able to enforce the lease so I can continue my business for the established period?

As explained in 42 CAL.JUR.3d Landlord-Tenant Sections 276-277 (and the authorities cited in that article), a voluntary surrender (as opposed to a...

Verbal agreement enforcement - money trail confirms facts. How do I get him to pay me?

Many types of real estate contracts need to be in writing to be enforceable. However, California recognizes oral joint venture and/or partnership...

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How can I calmly and safely get my roommate out of the apartment?

If you and/or your boyfriend are the master tenant(s), and the roommate is a subtenant, you may have the right to evict her by means of a 3 day...

Can he kick me out for asking for maintenance? And if he does how many days can I stay at my home before I have to leave ?

Under Civil Code Section 1942.5, it is illegal for a landlord to retaliate against a tenant for lawfully and peacefully exercising any legal...

Is the tenant or landlord responsible for paying 4 the storage? R tenants still responsible 4 paying rent if NOT living there?

If the apartment is uninhabitable (is there a red tag from DBI or the fire department?), that would normally excuse the obligation to pay...