If you are no longer in possession, have turned in your keys, etc., you need to notify both the court and the landlord's attorney. This should...

Your post does not indicate how the GF ended up on the deed - did the uncle transfer his ownership to her? Also, unless the deed/ownership was set...

You can check with the city, but I don't believe that the city has a local rent control ordinance. You should therefore first determine whether...

You can only lawfully serve a Civil Code Section 1951.3 notice if the tenant is BOTH behind in rent, AND you reasonably believe that the tenant has...

Commercial tenants generally can't withhold rent for any reason, and have to pursue their claims by suing the landlord. You also need to review the...

Non-consensual entries into exclusive occupancy areas can only lawfully be done by giving proper notice under Civil Code Section 1954, must be...

Yes, in addition to truthfully answering whatever questions are posed to you in the various disclosure forms, you have a common law duty to...

Since the parties have not yet signed a lease, everything is negotiable. However, if the landlord declines to negotiate, you will have to choose...

If you can't negotiate an early termination agreement with your landlord, and just break your lease, you would normally be liable for damages...

The landlord is bound by the terms of the rental agreement, and any ambiguities should be interpreted against her. So, visits other than overnight...