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...

Unless you are willing to limit your claim to $12,500, small claims court would not be an option, and you would have to pursue your claims via a...

If your sister basically assigned her tenancy to your daughter, or became a co-tenant under the sister's lease, then it is possible that your...

You should immediately complain to the local code enforcement agency about any health/safety code issues. I can't speak to the rest of your...

You can sue the daughter in small claims court under Civil Code Section 1950.5. She didn't timely provide the required accounting of the deposit,...

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He should have valid claims for quiet enjoyment violations, violations of Civil Code Sections 789.3 and 1940.2, et. He can sue in small claims...

You are not the landlord, so have no right to evict. If you stop paying rent, and your brother can't come up with the $, the landlord can evict for...

If you have an unexpired lease, or if the tenancy is subject to an eviction control law (e.g. AB 1482), that may well restrict the ability of the...

You can rescind the agreement (oral rental agreements are generally valid) under Civil Code Section 1689 for fraud/mistake, by following the...

You are not responsible for pre-existing conditions, or ordinary wear and tear (30 year old paint should certainly qualify!). The landlord must...