Unless all parties consent, and sign an addendum deleting the guaranty, it would normally remain in effect so long as "Resident" (I don't know how...

You can - and should - object to the introduction of any evidence which was not timely submitted. It will be up to the judge what to do (e.g. keep...

If your tenancy is subject to a rent control law (e.g. AB 1482), that would limit the amount of any increases. Whether or not the tenancy is...

The notices from the court are presumably to inform your late parents that an unlawful detainer has been filed against them. Opening the mail would...

If this a rent-controlled tenancy, you would seem to have a claim for diminution of housing services. What other claims you may have would...

Since you tried to (timely) pay the rent, and were rebuffed, you should have a valid defense (if the landlord sued for unlawful detainer, based on...

The lockout was illegal - any eviction should have been through the courts. You may well have claims under Civl Code Sections 789.3 and 1940.2, for...

I suggest that you complain to the SF department of building inspection and dept. of health. They should inspect, cite the landlord, and order...

The landlord would have the burden of proof as to the amount of the rent increases, and whether they were done in compliance with applicable law...

Because you were never added to the lease, and apparently paid rent directly to your daughter (as opposed to the landlord), it sounds like your...