You may have grounds to cancel the lease under Civil Code Section 1942, although it is debatable whether pool maintenance would fall within that...

Even in residential tenancies, landlords are generally not required to provide a/c. Your lease would normally control as to whether the landlord...

Unless restricted by an applicable rent control law, Civil Code Section 827 can change any tenancy terms. The tenant is DEEMED to have consented to...

The landlord can't lawfully lock you out without going through the court eviction process (usually a lawsuit for unlawful detainer) - see e.g....

You should have grounds to rescind your lease for fraud/partial failure of consideration under Civil Code Section 1689. You would have the burden...

You should immediately complain to the local code enforcement agency about the leak and any other habitability issues. The agency should inspect,...

First of all, late fees are generally invalid in residential tenancies. Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp. 7, 12. Please note that...

I agree with my colleagues' answers, but would add that even if the landlord is disorganized, unless you have legal grounds to terminate early...

I agree you should try Mr. Ilmanen's approach. However, if the landlord serves you with a pay or quit notice, I suggest timely paying the $, but...

You may have had grounds under Civil Code Section 1942 to "repair and deduct" as to the refrigerator. However, I am not sure that you can do so...