You could consult a probate attorney about this. However, it sounds like there were competing interests (raising quick cash needed for the late...

You may well have the right to break your lease without penalty under Civil Code Section 1942 and/or the doctrine of constructive eviction. You...

Unless she is your subtenant, the security deposit issue is up to the landlord, and not your problem. If she is essentially breaking a...

I am assuming that you and your roommates are on the same lease. Since the lease that everyone signed didn't allow subleasing, it is arguably...

Assuming you can provide that the landlord knew about this issue before you signed, you should have grounds to rescind the lease under Civil Code...

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Have you complained to the local code enforcement agency? It is kind of late, but it is possible that you can get them to inspect, cite, and can...

If you want to get out of your lease, you should have grounds under Civil Code Section 1689, and could seek compensation under Civil Code Section...

Non-consensual entries into private areas (e.g. your room) would require proper notice under Civil Code Section 1954. If the landlord reserved some...

If the landlord has not already obtained a default against you, you should be fine. If a default has been entered against you, you would...

You say you are an owner, but don't say whether you are actually on title. You should consult a probate attorney to see what happened with the...