I was arrested and was no where near where I live and my landlord wants to evict me because of my arrest in not convicted of?

If you have an unexpired fixed term lease, and/or your tenancy is subject to an eviction control law (including AB 1482/SB 91), your landlord can...

Lease clauses which seek to waive habitability rights are generally void - see e.g. Civil Code Sections 1942.1 and 1953. However, some of the...

Whether you are co-tenants, or you are just a subtenant, she can't lawfully evict you without giving proper notice and going through the courts. If...

How can I get out of my cotenant lease?

If the co-tenancy is month-to-month, you can just give a 30 day notice - you don't need the consent of either your roommate or the landlord. If...

There are sometimes local laws which require disclosures to tenants by the existing or the new owner. Otherwise, there would normally be no...

How to convince a renter that the info he/she provided on the application form will not be shared with others? Is there a law?

There are a number of privacy laws which would apply. However, you are under no legal obligation to pacify this person, and can just tell her that...

Do I have to pay rent to the co owner of the home if it is my primary residence and I am paying the mortgaged and all expenses?

Unless there is some agreement between the owners, you would not have to pay rent. However, it is sometimes worth doing so if you want exclusive...

Am I able to get out of my lease without negative repercussions?

You may have grounds to terminate without penalty under Civil Code Section 1942 and/or the legal doctrine of constructive eviction. You may also...

I agree with Mr. Aresehnko, but would add that the departing boyfriend does not need your permission to be removed from the rental agreement. Any...

My condolences on your loss. If you ever paid rent directly to the landlord, or were otherwise recognized as a co-tenant, then your landlord...