If you are month-to-month, then the landlord may well have the right to change tenancy terms, but would have to serve proper written notice under...

I think you would have grounds to rescind the contract under Civil Code Section 1689.Also: (a) Every contract made in this state by a taxpayer...

You can try to invoke the repair and deduct remedy under Civil Code Section 1942. However, it is arguable that you did not give the landlord a...

Service requirements are spelled out in Code of Civil Procedure Section 1162, which authorizes service by means other than personal service (which...

Unfortunately, your family emergency does not give you legal grounds to break the lease, so you are liable for damages computed as per Civil Code...

Since the tenant has been there over a year, Civil Code Section 1946.1 generally requires at least 60 days written notice. Moreover, although...

Many leases have a clause saying that the tenancy will continue on a month-to-month basis (0n the same or specified terms) after expiration, unless...

I'm sorry for your loss. You can talk to a probate attorney, but I would assume that any claim would belong to your late mother's estate. If so,...

Turning the utilities off could create potential liability, including under Civil Code Section 789.3. I suggest you work with a local...

Your wife should sue in small claims court under Civil Code Section 1950.5. After 5 years, the paint should be ordinary wear and tear, the cleaning...