The tenant is responsible for damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, caused by negligence, etc. However, if certain items just wore out/deteriorated...

I agree with Mr. Daymude, but would add that as noted in your post, certain exemptions under AB 1482 can be forfeited if you don't give timely...

It sounds like you may have a defense and claims under FEHA and other civil rights laws. You may have other defenses as well, especially if the...

I agree with my colleagues, but would add that the repair and deduct option mentioned by Mr. Bui is in Civil Code Section 1942. You may well...

If you are being evicted for nuisance or some other tenancy violation, the landlord can sometimes terminate on short notice - see e.g. Civil Code...

Under Civil Code Section 1950.5.,the landlord should have offered you the option of a pre-move-out inspection, so you would have the opportunity to...

First, under Civil Code Section 1950.5.,the landlord should have offered you the option of a pre-move-out inspection, so you would have the...

You should have grounds to terminate the lease under Civil Code Section 1942 and/or the legal doctrine of constructive eviction. You may also have...

If the person broke in, and is there without your consent, you would not sue for unlawful detainer - you would sue for forcible entry/detainer. A...

From your description, there may well have been an enforceable offer and acceptance, especially since this was to be a month-to-month agreement,...