I suggest you consult a local landlord-tenant attorney about having the attorney draft and serve an appropriate termination notice, and to follow...

Neither the owner, nor the sublessor, can lawfully lock the sublessee out - see e.g. Civil Code Section 789.3. Your friend should call the police...

I'm sorry you experienced this. It sounds like you would have had a viable defense to the unlawful detainer. Assuming you didn't sign a release...

If a tenant responds to a cure or quit notice by moving out, this does not relieve the tenant of the financial obligations still owed under the...

It isn't clear from your post whether it is a pay or quit notice, or a termination notice. If it is a pay or quit notice, then the safest strategy...

Unless you can prove that the rodent problem was caused by tenant negligence, you are responsible. (The City would order you to fix it anyhow, if...

Changing the locks would be illegal and actionable (including under Civil Code Section 789.3). I suggest you consult a local landlord-tenant...

You might try complaining to the SF Dept. of Building Inspection to see if the state of the window/frame is consistent with code. Even if it is,...

You could be responsible, especially if the pipe had outlived its projected life, and had not been at least inspected. I suggest you make a...

It sounds like the tenants are using the property for illegal purposes, creating a nuisance, violating environmental laws, etc. I suggest you...