A properly drafted guaranty form should allow you to go after the guarantor immediately upon a default, rather than exhausting efforts to get the $...

If your dwelling is uninhabitable, you should have the right to terminate whenever you want without penalty under Civil Code Section 1942 and/or...

If the condition of the tub violates applicable health/safety laws, and could allow the tenant to invoke the right to repair and deduct under Civil...

Even if the tub doesn't leak, it is possible that the chips and rust could violate applicable health and safety laws, and might also allow the...

If your tenancy is subject to LA's RSO or state AB 1482, the landlord (directly, or though the management company) can probably require you to sign...

I agree with Mr. Weitzman, but would add that if the problems persist/escalate, you would have legal options, including seeking a restraining...

If you didn't formally terminate your co-tenancy, then you remain liable for the unpaid rent, and can be sued if you don't pay it. Your best option...

Even if you waived contingencies, you may be able to rescind the contract for fraud under Civil Code Section 1689. However, you would have the...

Your post does not indicate who is the trustee under this trust. If the trust was valid, and you were supposed to get the property, then the...

Depending on the facts, you may have the right to both withhold rent (since no rent is normally owed for an illegal unit), and seek at least a...