I believe you already posted a similar post, which I answered. It sounds like the landlord has no legal grounds to evict you, and that you have...

The clause you mentioned would normally be an option, which you could either exercise or reject. Damages in lease abandonment situations are...

No rent is owed for an illegal rental unit, the contract is void, and so you can't lawfully be evicted/sued for nonpayment of rent. See Espinoza v....

If you were a month-to-month co-tenant with your ex, you had the right to terminate your month-to-month co-tenancy by giving proper written notice...

Since your landlord never gave you a valid termination notice (a verbal notice is not sufficient), and accepted rent at least through 9/12, you...

You can try complaining to the local code enforcement agency. Please note that this would be about the defective heating system - a landlord is...

Offering to pay the money late would not be a defense to the unlawful detainer. However, you can petition for relief from forfeiture under Code of...

Most apartment applications would ask about previous evictions, and would also want a reference from the previous landlord (or at least contact...

The illegal activity allegations would be dealt with by the denials in the complaint. Retaliatory eviction (e.g. under Civil Code Section 1942.5)...

I suggest you consult a local landlord-tenant attorney to make sure that your notice was properly drafted and served, and to follow up as necessary...