I agree with Mr. Arrasmith that it would be imprudent to throw away the other co-tenant's personal property, especially if you don't have a signed...

Although there are multiple published Cal. precedents holding that a landlord is not entitled to collect rent for an illegal unit, and may not...

I generally agree with Mr. Arrasmith, but would add that some cities have laws which limit or prohibit using garages for storage. If so,, that...

I agree with Mr. Arrasmith's advice, but would add that the laws generally applicable to this situation is Civil Code Section 1942 and the doctrine...

Unless you can prove some manner of illegal motive (e.g. racial discrimination) for treating you differently, the landlord would normally be...

Assuming your existing rental agreement obligates you to pay a portion of the CAMs, it may have a provision allowing you to demand back up...

You have the right to remain until your lease expires, unless you do something which gives the right to terminate (e.g. failing to timely comply...

If you are both co-tenants on the lease, you don't have the legal right to evict her, but can sue for damages (in small claims court or otherwise)...

Regardless of whether you have good defenses, you are legally required to timely respond to discovery requests served in the unlawful detainer. The...

Assuming that your tenancy is subject to an eviction control law, you normally can only be required to sign a new lease which has the same terms...