That sounds illegal (possibly under Civil Code Section 1953), and would seem to constitute an unfair business practice under Business and...

The contractual language should not apply if fees are granted based on a statute, including something like Code of Civil Procedure Section 527.6.

You are entitled to certain information about the owner, as provided by Civil Code Section 1962 and following. However, that does not include...

Because the complaint has not been served, you should be able to file a first amended complaint via Code of Civil Procedure Section 472, and then...

I suggest complaining about the mold (and any other maintenance/health issues) to the local code enforcement agency. If there is a substantial...

Your post is a bit unclear, but it sounds like you are subleasing from your son-in-law, and may be living in space which can not lawfully be rented...

I agree with Mr. Moss, but would add that if you have not yet surrendered possession of the old place, your best option may be to rescind the new...

You can talk to your mortgage broker about the requirements of your loan. However, primary residence is largely a matter of intent, coupled with...

Unfortunately, if you are a co-tenant on the lease, you would normally be stuck until the lease expires, unless all of the other parties agree to...

As one treatise explains: [2:752] Residential “security” defined: Residential rental “security” is defined by the Code as “any payment, fee,...