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...

Landlords can only demand access for one of he limited reasons authorized under Civil Code Section 1954, which don't include snooping, looking for...

If you serve a notice pay or quit, you are arguably waiving the termination of the tenancy. If you accept rent for a period after the...

Your post is a bit unclear - I can't tell whether you are a tenant, lodger, or employee/licensee. Your rights would vary depending on the nature of...

Unless you have good evidence that the tenants have consented to the entries, it would be prudent to give proper notice under Civil Code Section 1954.