If your tenancy is subject to a rent/eviction control law (such as the Cal. Tenant Protection Act), that would severely limit the owner's right to...

Civil Code Section 1954 does not specify what is supposed to happen in shared space situations. However, I think the landlord has a decent argument...

Co-tenants generally have the right not to renew, and also have the right to terminate a month-to-month co-tenancy. However, they must give proper...

I agree with Mr. IImanen, but would add that service of a termination by text is invalid. Generally speaking, termination notices must be in...

Even if the lawsuit is meritless, you MUST timely file an appropriate response with the court (such as a Judicial Council form answer for unlawful...

The 6 month deadline in Code of Civil Procedure Section 473 does NOT apply if the default and judgment were void due to invalid service of process....

I agree with Mr. Dorfman, but would add that if your spouse declines to deed you an ownership interest, you should talk to a family law attorney to...

You are not legally required to sign the addendum. However, if you signed for the mail, then it is possible that the landlord will argue that you...

You are not responsible for either ordinary wear and tear, or pre-existing defects. I suggest you sue in small claims court under Civil Code...

The tenants have no legal obligation to sign anything during the lease term, and even if they chose to sign an addendum, you would have to use the...