When the lease expired, it would normally convert to a month-to-month tenancy on the same terms - see Civil Code Section 1945. If the tenant...

If you can prove that the fire was caused by the landlord's negligence or other misconduct, then you can pursue claims for your property damage,...

You are not responsible for defects or for ordinary wear and tear. To the degree (if any) that the landlord has a valid claim, the measure of...

Have you tried complaining to the local code enforcement agency? The wiring, etc. may not be up to code and/or may have been installed without...

You should timely respond to the notice of belief of abandonment, so the landlord won't have the right to change locks, etc. If you don't timely...

Judgments are public records, and I believe they remain public records indefinitely.

Unless and until the master tenant vacates and surrenders possession, it is fine to continue with the unlawful detainer against that defendant, and...

I suggest that you complain to the local code enforcement agency. If the agency cites the landlord, that should speed up repairs, and strengthen...

Under Civil Code Section 1950.5, it is the landlord who is responsible for the security deposit - not the other co-tenants. 1950.5 is also unclear...

The validity of the agreement seems questionable, including for vagueness, and because the penalty provision (calling for the forfeiture of the...