The building may well still be subject to SF eviction controls, as well as the portion of the rent control ordinance regulating tenant buyouts....

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Unless the lease had some manner of automatic renewal clause, then the payment/acceptance of rent after the expiration would normally mean that the...

You could try to claim that you have grounds to terminate under Civil Code Section 1942 and/or the legal doctrine of constructive eviction....

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. However, my initial reaction is that the lease provision may well comply with Civil Code Section 1940.9, and...

I gather that the new lease has not been signed, and that you are still month-to-month. If so, they probably have the right to terminate your...

It seems unlikely that the handwritten notice complied with the requirements of Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1 [including 1946.1(h)] and...

Make sure to timely comply with Civil Code Section 1950.5, since failing to do so may waive your right to take deductions (although you could still...

Damages are usually computed as per Civil Code Section 1951.2, and the landlord is required to make diligent and reasonable efforts to...

You may well have grounds to get out of the lease, if you follow the procedures laid out in Civil Code Section 1946.7. However, that probably won't...

She would normally have no right to break the lease without both your consent, and the landlord's consent. If she does so, and stops paying her...