If the landlord knew about the planned construction work when you applied, and did not disclose that information, it might give you grounds to...

At this point, the landlord can truthfully say that you were evicted via a trial that you lost. The fact that an appeal is pending does not change...

Unless the City red-tags the unit, and orders the tenants out, the landlord would still need to give proper written notice (arguably at least 60...

I agree with the other comments, but would add that there is a (weak) argument that the landlord may have waived the no-pets clause by continuing...

If it is an illegal unit, then no rent would normally be owed, and you might well be entitled to a partial rent refund and other compensation. I...

It sounds like this is an illegal unit, and that it does not comply with applicable habitability standards, health and safety codes, etc. If so,...

The owners probably did not have a duty to disclose that they lived in the building, except perhaps as required by Civil Code Section 1962....

Whether or not she was secondary, both co-tenants are normally jointly and severally responsible for the rent and other obligations during the...

I agree with Mr. Johal, but would add that many local rent control/eviction control ordinances have pretty expansive definitions of tenancies,...

Section 37.2(t) of the SF rent control ordinance has a fairly expansive definition of tenant, and it is possible that you might qualify. You may...