Unless your stepson is a tenant, or has an ownership interest in the house, he would presumably be considered a guest or licensee. If you have...

It is unclear from your post whether you are a co-tenant or subtenant of the person who was supposed to pay rent to the landlord. In any event,...

I am sorry you are experiencing this. From the posted facts, it sounds like you were never a tenant - just a guest or licensee of your late...

I believe Civil Code Section 1946.7 only applies to residential leases, and I am not aware of any other similar law as to commercial leases....

Rent increase notices must be served in accordance with Civil Code Section 827(b), which does not authorize service by certified mail. In...

Most leases require the tenant to obtain the landlord's prior written consent before making any alterations, etc. If your landlord refused, and...

The new owner would be bound by the existing lease - no new lease was required. If you were given valid rent increase notices which complied with...

AB 1482 is not entirely clear about the consequences of missing the deadline for claiming an exemption. However, there is a good argument that the...

Since your landlord negligently caused your car to be towed, you can seek compensation via small claims court or otherwise.

From your description, it is simply informational. Any notice of termination or notice of rent increase would have to be clearly described as...