If neighbors are unlawfully violating your quiet enjoyment rights in response to the noise issues, and you have complained to the landlord about it...

If it is an illegal unit, then most courts agree that the rental agreement would be void, no rent would be owed, and the landlord can't lawfully...

If it is an illegal unit, then most courts agree that the rental agreement would be void, no rent would be owed, and the landlord can't lawfully...

Serving some type of notice would be a requirement for most types of unlawful detainers. There are some exceptions, such as if (as to a tenancy...

The contract sounds illegal, and you may have claims under Civil Code Section 789.3, etc. However, it also sounds like you basically had a...

Since you let her move in, and gave her the keys, that could well be enough to establish a tenancy, even if she didn't pay the upfront $. You...

From your description, you should have grounds to rescind your lease under Civil Code Section 1689 for fraud/partial failure of consideration, and...

You probably have the right to withdraw your application, and demand a refund of the deposit, based on the undisclosed problems (although the...

You may well have viable claims for retaliation, quiet enjoyment violations, possible violations of Civil Code Section 1940.2, etc. However, that...

Single family homes can sometimes be subject to the Cal. Tenant Protection Act if the tenant was not provided with a proper exemption notice. If...