If you moved out without giving the full notice required (usually as per Civil Code Section 1946), then you would have potential liability, and the...

The landlord should be liable for the negligence of the unlicensed contractor, and any lease provisions waiving your rights are probably invalid...

Civil Code Section 1950.5 does not allow a landlord to deduct for ordinary wear and tear. You can check standard depreciation tables, but I...

Yes. If there were adequate grounds under Civil Code Section 1689, then the buyer may wish to demand mediation as per the contract (the mediation...

Since she moved in, she was a tenant - not an applicant. You need to follow the procedures laid out in Civil Code Section 1980 and following...

If your tenancy is subject to an eviction control law, such as AB 1482, the landlord can only terminate for one of the specified reasons, and must...

If this went to court, the landlord would have the burden of proving that the violations occurred, and that you failed to cure the violations...

If this went to court, and your friend denied making the agreement, it would be up to the judge/jury to decide whether the agreement existed. If...

Tenants are allowed to give notice any day of the month. So, if they paid the May rent, you would be entitled to deduct pro-rated June rent...

A verbal/email notice is not valid. See Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1. If there is a main house and two rented guesthouses, it sounds like the...