Unless the landlord has an illegal motive for selectively increasing the rent (see e.g. Civil Code Section 1942.5), it is probably legal (I am...

If there are no heirs, and no will, then the properties could eventually escheat to the state. If you have any claims against the deceased, you...

You should have grounds to sue for nuisance and violations of the CC & Rs (since most contain provisions prohibiting excessive noise, nuisance...

I suggest you complain to the local code enforcement agency. Assuming they cite the landlord for at least some of this, it will strengthen your...

The language you quote plainly differentiates between short term and long term guests/occupants, and seems to say that you only need permission...

If the landlord sues you concerning these claims (including in a lawsuit for unlawful detainer), the landlord would have the burden of proof, and...

If the landlord failed to timely comply with Civil Code Section 1950.5, then the landlord technically waives the right to take deductions form the...

You may well have a procedural defense if the unlawful detainer lawsuit was filed prematurely, and could also try to argue that filing the lawsuit...

Unless your lease contains restrictions on guests, then the landlord normally would have no right to limit your visitors, so long as they don't...

Since you received actual notice (via the hand delivery) at least once, and never notified the county of the change of address for your tax...