Non-prorated in a month to month rental lease in California

The lease provision is almost certainly invalid, including under Civil Code Section 1953. If you gave at least 30 days notice, I suggest...

If your tenancy is subject to rent control, including LA's RSO, you may have a claim for diminution in housing services. Some local laws also...

Ambiguities are generally interpreted against the person who drafted/provided the contract, so I would agree with your friend. You might also...

Unless there is some local law which provides otherwise, a landlord normally has no legal obligation to offer parking. From your description,...

I suggest that you not let the utility issue drive your decision. If the estate/heirs lack sufficient liquidity, it should be possible to get a...

Unless the lease has a provision allowing the landlord to delay the move in date for issues beyond the landlord's reasonable control (many leases...

How much is rent due in this situation?

If you are month-to-month, you should only have to give 30 days notice. The 45 day notice provision is almost certainly invalid, including under...

If you are using the Judicial Council form answer for unlawful detainer, you can fill out the denial portion (either checking the general denial...

I agree with Mr. Illoulian, but would add that your sister would normally have the right to sell her half of the property to someone else, and...

Should a tenant get deducted for carpet replacement based on estimate of new carpet or original cost and age of carpet?

You are generally not responsible for ordinary wear and tear, or for problems which are not your fault (such as the landlord instructing you to...