Civil Code Section 1947.3 provides in relevant part: "a)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a landlord or a landlord's agent shall allow a...

Master tenants have legal standing to evict subtenants under Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161 and other applicable law. However, you may well...

As my colleagues have noted, the tenant has legal rights regardless of whether there was ever a formal rental agreement. If the tenancy is subject...

In the absence of your agreement with the landlord, you would be liable under Civil Code Section 1951.2 for breaking the lease. It will be up to...

If code enforcement doesn't step in, you should have the right to "repair and deduct" under Ciivl Code Section 1942 - at least as to the water...

Assuming the lease was residential, one thing to look for is whether the landlords gave you a timely exemption notice with respect to AB 1482. If...

Yes, if you want to contest deductions form your deposit, you can sue in small claims court under Ciivl Code Section 1950.5.

Since he has paid you some money (which could be considered rent), it sounds like he would be considered a subtenant, rather than a...

I don't interpret the late fee provision as a grace period, and believe that the landlord would normally be entitled to serve a 3-day notice on the...

The death would not automatically terminate your occupancy rights. Depending on the facts (including whether you were a tenant or a lodger - see...