If that is what the lease says. In any event, if the tenancy is subject to rent control/eviction control (e.g. LA's RSO or state AB 1482), you...

I must respectfully disagree with Mr. Arrasmith. Assuming that this tenancy is subject to the SF rent control ordinance, Section 37.2(t) of the...

Termination notices or cure/quit notices generally don't need to be served in person - see e.g. Code of Civil Procedure Section 1162 and Civil Code...

If you can prove that there is a problem (e.g. by having at least one third party - preferably a public or private housing inspector - visit the...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. I suggest you make a complaint to the SF Dept. of Building Inspection about the defective shower, and any...

Unfortunately, your medical condition would probably not give you legal grounds to terminate the lease. If you choose not to take the landlord's...

I suggest you complain to the local code enforcement agency. You could probably also use the repair and deduct remedy in Civil Code Section 1942.

Late fees are generally illegal in residential tenancies. See Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp. 7, 12. The "convenience fee" seems...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. If the landlord is violating the restraining order and/or engaging in criminal misconduct, I would hope that...

I agree with Mr. Daymude, but would add that if you are a tenant or licensee, then you may well have rights and claims. Of course, if the owner...