It is unclear from your post what kind of eviction notice you received. If the tenancy is subject to an eviction control law (e.g. AB 1482), the...

Yes, since you are co-tenants, it would be appropriate for you both to be on the paperwork. I suggest you get help from a local landlord-tenant...

The landlord has no right to unilaterally revise the contract. If the landlord doesn't comply with the contract and/or Civil Code Section 1950.5,...

If you don't pay the $ before the notice expires, the landlord can sue you for unlawful detainer. How long you have after that depends on a lot of...

If the tenancy is subject to an eviction control law, then you need to check whether the law allows eviction for that reason (the SF rent control...

One treatise advises: "[7:221] Only pursuant to mutual consent: Neither landlord nor tenant may withdraw a 30-day (or presumably a 60-day) notice...

There is arguably some overlap. However, tenants are entitled to compensation for quiet enjoyment violations occurring during the tenancy, and can...

When your lease expired, the tenancy converted to month-to-month on the same terms by you remaining in possession with the landlord's consent. This...

Particularly if your tenancy is subject to an eviction control law (e.g. California's Tenant Protection Act - see Civil Code Section 1946.2), it is...

I agree with Mr. IImanen that paying late fees can be a good way to smooth things over with your landlord. However, since late fees are generally...