If you are a co-tenant under an unexpired fixed-term tenancy, then you would normally remain jointly and severally liable for the rent until the...

Generally, no. A motion to quash is only about jurisdiction, while the other motions you mention would address other issues, such as whether the...

Under some circumstances, landlords have a legal duty to allow a tenant to make modifications to a rental unit to reasonably accommodate a tenant's...

If you give a 30 day notice, rent is generally owed through the last day. If you don't pay, the landlord can choose to serve you with a 3 day...

Cal. law only allows tenants to withhold rent under very limited circumstances - most commonly for a substantial breach of the implied warranty of...

I generally agree with Mr. Arrasmith, but would add that late fees are generally illegal in residential tenancies. See Orozco v. Casimiro (2004)...

The landlord would have to accomplish valid service of process before taking your default. If default has not yet been entered, you would normally...

If the landlord accepted rent after learning about the raid, illegal drugs, etc., that would normally waive any right to evict for that misconduct...

Your rights would somewhat depend on whether you were a tenant, or just a guest/licensee. The new owners would normally start by giving you some...

If you are served a pay or quit notice, you normally still owe the back rent if you move out before the notice expires, and can be liable for even...