You may have claims for nuisance, quiet enjoyment violations, etc. You may also have grounds to terminate your tenancy, and sue for constructive...

If you accepted rent after learning about the dog, that could well have constituted a waiver of the no pets clause. Moreover, even if you have a...

If you were served a 60-day notice, rent was owed through the termination date. If you didn't pay it, got served with a 3-day notice, and then...

You may wish to have a local landlord-tenant attorney review the emails, etc. to ascertain whether you have an enforceable settlement...

As you have seen for yourself, the statute does not specify, and I am not aware of any California precedents directly addressing the...

If you can't reach an acceptable compromise with your landlord, you could sue in small claims court. You would have the burden of proof,...

IF it is an illegal unit (unclear from your post, including because cities sometimes don't have accurate records for older properties), then the...

If you accepted a partial payment, you would need to draft and serve a new 3-day notice. If the tenant only offers another partial payment, you...

Any claims arising before the old owner's death, including for work done on the place, would have to be made against the estate of the deceased...

Let's start with the fact that if you have exclusive occupancy rights (including as to the yard), any entries should be by proper notice, and only...