It seems likely that the landlord knew about this planned construction. If so, then you would have grounds to either rescind your lease under...

It sounds like your tenancy may well be subject to AB 1482/the Cal. Tenants Protection Act. If so, the landlord can only evict for one of the...

From your description, it is very unlikely that this is a lawful rental unit, or that it complies with applicable health and safety codes. If it is...

I suggest you start by complaining to the local code enforcement agency about the water leaks/shutoff, possible work without permits, etc. You...

Depending on the facts, you may have grounds to seek a civil harassment restraining order and/or sue for nuisance (you can sue for damages and/or...

Even though single family homes are potentially exempt from AB 1482/Civil Code Section 1946.2, if the deceased landlord didn't give you a timely...

Even though single family homes are potentially exempt from AB 1482/Civil Code Section 1946.2, if the deceased landlord didn't give you a timely...

State law generally doesn't require landlords to provide a/c. However, if there is a local law requiring it, or if it was a promised amenity for...

It sounds like you won because of the Covid rent moratorium. However, the moratorium just put enforcement efforts on hold - you would normally...

Damages for breaking the lease would normally be computed as per Civil Code Section 1951.2, which imposes a duty on the landlord to take reasonable...