Unless the defective conditions are extremely severe/dangerous, the code enforcement agency would normally cite the landlord, order that repairs be...

You can read Civil Code Section 1946.5 to see if you meet the definition of a lodger. However, even if you are, the landlord has to serve proper...

I think your plan might be interpreted as a violation of Civil Code Section 1947.3, and Business and Professions Code Section 17200. A more...

I agree with Mr. Berkley, but would add that you should not accept rent until consulting an attorney, since doing so could waive any right to evict.

I generally agree with Mr. Berkley, but would add that it is sometimes possible to resolve this kind of dispute via mediation - possibly through a...

The landlord would normally deduct $ for any such claims from your security deposit. If you want to dispute the deductions, you can sue in...

I agree with Mr. Berkley. Of course if the 3-day notice was improperly drafted or served, or you have some other viable defense (e.g....

I'm sorry your friend experienced that. He could try finding a local landlord-tenant attorney thru the find a lawyer tab on this site, searching...

My condolences on your loss. Unless you and your sisters are actually parties to the lease, or co-signed it, this would probably be dealt with...

There are a lot of sites, treatises, etc. which generally explain AB 1482, the potential exemptions, etc. If AB 1482 does apply 9including...