If you ask him for rent, then you create a tenancy, and would have to go through the more time-consuming procedures for terminating...

The stay would not be automatic. The tenant would have to apply to the court for a stay, in which case the landlord can oppose the application and...

You would certainly have claims against the landlord for nuisance, quiet enjoyment, violations of the rent control ordinance (including Sections...

The landlord would have the burden of proof as to any claim made, and would normally need expert evidence to meet that burden.

You may be thinking of the notice provisions in Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1 concerning residential tenancies, which requires at least 60 days...

The landlord is free to visit other units if invited. Any entries into your unit would be subject to Civil Code Section 1954.

You are correct that non-consensual entries are limited by Civil Code Section 1954. Options for landlord abuse include suing for damages (e.g....

Various laws, including Civil Code Sections 1942.1 and 1953, invalidate lease provisions which waive certain tenant rights, including as to...

Service by mail is usually not valid, unless the mail was personally handed to you by the postal employee, or you signed for it. So, it is not...

Since this is apparently a fault-based eviction (presumably under AB 1482, or some other eviction control laws), the landlord would have the burden...