Unless you took the necessary steps to preserve your right to evict without cause, any eviction would normally have to be for one of the authorized...

Criminal acts by third parties would normally not give you grounds to terminate the lase. However, if you can prove that the landlord knew of other...

The buyer's agent generally has no obligation to either research permits, or verify the accuracy of statements made in the MLS. I would also note...

It is a little unclear form your post whether the landlord accepted rent after September 13. If so, then it is arguable that created a new...

I am sorry you are experiencing this. I don't know if there are any special laws governing this situation. If not, then it should be a...

Before we get into legalities, from your description, it sounds like your best option is to cooperate with the lease termination, and move into a...

Email is fine, including because you are not even legally required to send a demand letter before you sue (although doing so may increase your...

Since you have a signed one-year lease, the fact that she has lived there less than a month is legally irrelevant, and does not give you the right...

The first question is whether your tenancy is subject to a rent/eviction control law, such as the Cal. Tenant Protection Act. If yes, then that...

If the tenant actually turned in the keys, and surrendered possession, you should be able to change locks, and deny re-entry. If not, then...