The landlord may well have the option of using the deposit for rent, but can instead demand that the full amount of rent be paid. If you want to...

It is pretty unusual for a lease to have a 30 day satisfaction guaranty, or a provision allowing a co-tenant to cancel their co-tenancy of an...

You can try to file a motion to set aside/rescind the stipulated judgment, but would have a difficult burden of proof. Depending on the facts, you...

The master tenant must provide proper written notice for any termination. Locking you out would be illegal and actionable, including under Civil...

You can try it. However, you don't have the legal right to use a security deposit to pay rent. If the landlord serves you with a pay or quit...

Depending on the facts, your friend may have a claim - possibly for a constructive trust. However, such claims are hard to prove. especially if...

First, all deposits should be characterized as security. If you characterize part of it as last month's rent, the tenant can use it for that...

You might try seeking help from the Cal. DFEH. If you want to find a lawyer, you could try using the find a lawyer tab on this site, searching...

Local ordinances sometimes limit use of garage/parking spaces for storing personal property, including because it can be a fire...

Service by email is not valid (see e.g. Code of Civil Procedure Section 1162), and any lease provision purporting to allow service by email would...