Subleasing and assignments are generally permitted unless your rental agreement restricts or prohibits such activities.However, if you are...

The landlord can be fined, etc. if conditions exist in the building which violate applicable health and safety codes, and can require that the...

If this is an unlawful detainer based on non-payment of rent, and the 3-day notice asked for more rent than was owed, you should have a valid...

Your post is a bit unclear. However, if you were a co-tenant, and moved out without giving proper written notice of termination, you could remain...

Even if you accept the keys, you should still be able to sue for damages under Civil Code Section 1951.2. If your lease includes the Civil Code...

Notices are sent before there is litigation, so there is no way to dismiss them. If the landlord files an unlawful detainer based on notices...

Co-tenants don't have the right to evict one another. However, you could seek a civil harassment restraining order, sue for damages, etc. You...

Technically, if the landlord misses the deadline set by Civil Code Section 1950.5, the landlord is supposed to return the entire deposit. However,...

You can try to take the deduction, but could lose if the tenants sue in small claims court. The smell is arguably ordinary wear and tear for a...

You should hire an attorney, who can try to argue that you were constructively evicted due to the landlord's failure/refusal to stop the nuisance...