Under Civil Code Sections 1941-1941.1. and other laws, the landlord is generally responsible for fixing plumbing issues. There are exceptions if...

Here is what one treatise says:"[7:328] Termination by tenant in military service: State and federal law generally allow a servicemember tenant to...

It sounds like you should talk to a local real estate litigation attorney. If your brother won't buy you out, or agree put the property up for...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Any non-consensual entries can only be for one of the limited reasons permitted under Ciivl Code Section...

Late fees are generally invalid in Cal. residential tenancies. See Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp. 7, 12. The landlord may well...

If you can prove that the landlord failed (after complaints) to promptly and effectively address a legitimate complaint about substantial...

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...