In my view, you and the landlord could validly amend the rental agreement in the manner you suggest. However, it seems unlikely that the landlord...

A termination notice via text is not valid (see Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1), and it is doubtful that her response to that text would be...

I agree that you would have a good argument under Civil Code Section 1950.5, and suggest that you sue in small claims court.

No. Late fees are generally invalid in residential tenancies.Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp. 7, 12. If you have already paid...

I am not aware of any court precedents addressing this issue. My view is that the landlord cannot impose the exemption by giving a notice under...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Depending on the facts, you may have grounds to seek a restraining order against your father, sue him for...

If you are month-to-month, you would give at least 30 days written notice as per Civil Code Section 1946.

It sounds like you have handled everything correctly. You should probably just report the claim to your insurer, and let them deal with it. The...

Since you were a rent-paying tenant, the lock out was illegal and actionable, including under Civil Code Section 789.3. I suggest you seek help...

I believe LLCs, like attorneys, must be represented in court (other than small claims) by a licensed attorney. You could try asking the court to...