I agree with my colleagues that unless you have some legitimate reason to withhold rent (e.g. a substantial habitability issue which the landlord...

Under Civil Code Section 1946, you generally must give at least 30 days written notice. However, if this comes up in court (e.g. if the landlord...

I agree with Mr. O'Brien that you would (as per Evidence Code Section 500) have the burden of proof as to retaliation, and whatever damages you are...

If there are no Does to worry about, you can dismiss them without prejudice using the Judicial Council request for dismissal form. If there are...

If all of the tenants moved out, and surrendered possession, they have no right to relocation benefits. Moreover, the rent control ordinance...

I am assuming that this tenancy is at least subject to eviction control ,and possibly rent control too. The damage to the property may have...

Any rent increase notice must be in writing, and otherwise comply with Civil Code Section 827. You may have additional rights if your tenancy is...

If the noise you are making is not objectively unreasonable, and does not violate any local noise ordinances, then both the new tenant and the...

I agree with Ms. Koslyn, and would add that you would have claims against the landlord if the landlord failed/refused to investigate and take...

If the master lease is forfeited for nonpayment, etc., that normally also forfeits any subtenancy, because the subtenant's right derives solely...