It sounds like the owner rented the house to Marco on a month-to-month basis, and Marco then subleased to you. The owner's right to evict would...

At trial, the landlord would have the burden of proof as to the claims asserted in the complaint, and you would have the burden of proof as to all...

Even though he said he is not living there, he locked the room, and is denying you use of the space. You are therefore still justified in...

The landlord's conduct is illegal, and actionable - including under Civil Code Section 789.3. I suggest you seek help from a local...

Unless there is something very unusual about your lease, the landlord can't raise rent until it expires, and could only terminate it for a lease...

I suggest that you have the settlement reviewed by a local landlord-tenant attorney, who can advise you how best to proceed. However, if the...

Verbal rental agreements are valid, so he owes the rent. I suggest you get help from a local landlord-tenant attorney, rather than trying to...

You can sue in small claims court under Civil Code Section 1950.5.

There are legal/ethical restrictions on an attorney directly soliciting business from a potential client, so you should direct your inquiry to the...

Termination notices must be in writing, as per Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1. Moreover, although it can all be done on one document, there should...