Retaliation is generally not a defense in commercial tenancies. Moreover, if the landlord served a notice of estimated rent under Code of Civil...

Evictions can be complicated, and if you make mistakes (especially with the drafting/service of the notice), you could easily lose, have to start...

If the landlord sought to evict under the Ellis Act, and gave a faulty notice, then you have no legal duty to inform her of the error. However,...

Regardless of who is named on the lease, if the roommate paid rent directly to the landlord, or was otherwise recognized as a co-tenant, then the...

I generally agree with Ms. Kosyln, but would add that your rights somewhat depend on the actual ruling of the appellate court - is it a reversal,...

I am re-posting this under credit repair. I am unaware of any laws precluding a landlord from truthfully reporting that a tenant left owing...

The failure to comply with Civil Code Section 827 was probably waived when you basically agreed to pay rent at the higher rate. However, if the...

You may wish to reach out the real estate agent and/or the old landlord. If you don't get a response, you may wish to simply bank the money until...

The relevant part of 1946.2 says: "D)(i) Intent to demolish or to substantially remodel the residential real property. (ii) For purposes of this...

The HOA is not your landlord, and so does not owe you any contractual duties - including quiet enjoyment. Unless your landlord owns the units...