If nothing has been signed yet, just revoke the offer, and provide a replacement lease. If the document has already been signed, and the other...

I must respectfully disagree with Ms. Straus - either side in an unlawful detainer is entitled to a jury trial. As one treatise explains: "[9:75]...

In my view, this is kind of a grey area, because marijuana is still illegal under federal law, and so the landlord might be justified in...

If the landlord was required to give a TPA exemption notice, and failed to do so, then the tenancy should be subject to the TPA. In my view,...

If you can prove retaliation, then you may have claims under Civil Code Section 1942.5. As to the alleged reason for the termination, you could...

If you are month-to-month, and your tenancy is not subject to an eviction control law (e.g. AB 1482), the landlord could normally terminate on...

If your default has not already been taken, you should immediately file an appropriate response with the court (e.g. Judicial Council form answer...

The forfeiture of the master tenancy would normally terminate your sublease. You might be able to buy yourself a little time if you were not...

You may have the right to terminate without penalty under Civil Code Section 1942 and/or the legal doctrine of constructive eviction. You may...

Trial continuances may only be granted upon a showing of legally sufficient good cause. It sounds like the clerk/judge though more information was...