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

I think you have grounds to sue in small claims court, especially since the landlord's agent told you at move in that space X was going to be your...

From your description, you had the right to repair and deduct as per Civil Code Section 1942. If you want to fight the deduction from your...

You can charge for anything beyond ordinary wear and tear. However, you should be prepared to back up your deductions, and explain why a simple...

Civil Code Section 1950.5 does not impose any specific penalties for noncompliance with the inspection requirements. If you can back up your...

It is seldom necessary to actually go to someone's office to sign a new lease in person, and many landlords are switching to electronic signatures....

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. It sounds like you may have some viable defenses, including prevention of performance, retaliation (see...

Rent is due through the termination date. If you don't pay it, the landlord can serve a 3-day notice, and possibly speed up the eviction...

The landlord has a legal duty to intervene if the neighbor is violating your quiet enjoyment rights and engaging in nuisance activities. See...

I generally agree with my colleagues, but would add that if the property is still in probate (which I assume is the case, if the title to the...