The owner/landlord has the burden of proof as to the necessary elements of the eviction suit. Similarly, you would have the burden of proof as to...

If the noise level violates a local noise ordinance, or would objectively be considered a nuisance (see Civil Code Section 3479 and following), you...

Unless there is something unusual in your lease, you probably don't have the right to terminate without penalty. Depending on the language of your...

If the lease expired, and you were month-to-month, any rent increase would require written notice under Civil Code Section 827, and would have to...

You can consult a local landlord-tenant attorney to review the agreement, and advise as to whether it is binding. However, whether or not it is...

You should be able to file a post judgment claim of right of possession, which should halt your eviction, and allow you to prove your occupancy...

If the tenancy is month-to-month, you are only required to give 30 days written notice, as per Civil Code Section 1946 (an emailed notice is...

In the absence of a TIC agreement, all co-owners normally have non-exclusive occupancy rights to the entire property, and should have at lease...

I agree with Mr. Nazzaro, but would add that you would have the burden of proof as to any such claim (see e.g. Code of Civil Procedure Section...

A landlord normally has no right to raise rents until after the fixed-term lease expires. Civil Code Section 827 provides a mechanism for...