A lot depends on the exact language of the lease. If it really gives the tenant a grace period until the 10th day, you are stuck with that -...

Unless the landlord obtained a restraining order or similar court order, it is not clear how they have the right to ban anyone from the property,...

Your text constituted an offer. The tenant accepted, it, and you then implicitly reconfirmed the arrangement by accepting rent at the higher...

Unless your tenancy was already properly terminated (e.g. from failing to timely honor a valid 3 day notice), the landlord would normally have to...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this, but you probably have little practical recourse. You can sue the master tenant for fraud, and even make a...

The landlord must eventually serve you with the summons and complaint, or the court may impose fines, or (if no service is made for a few years)...

If you are a lodger, and not subject to any eviction control law, then the owner probably has the right to evict, but must give written notice as...

Class actions are procedurally complicated, and it may make more sense for the individual aggrieved tenants to start suing the landlord in small...

I agree with Mr. Daynude, but would add that if your tenancy is subject to an eviction control law (e.g. AB 1482), then the trustee can only evict...

You could try complaining to the local code enforcement agency. You may also have the right to repair and deduct under Civil Code Section 1942.