If you can prove that the power outage was the landlord's fault, you can sue in small claims court. If the problem persists, you should complain...

Your landlord's conduct may well be actionable, including under Civil Code Sections 789.3 and 1940.2, and may provide grounds for seeking a...

It is hard to be too definitive without reading the entire contract, and getting all the facts about the negotiation of that agreement (e.g. to see...

How can I evict my nephew from my rental property?,we don't have any written contract..

Your post is a little unclear, but if your nephew got the usual temporary restraining order under Code of Civil Procedure Section 527.6, there will...

What actions can i take against my landlord?

Mr. Areshenko's idea has merit. However, that may well be a violation of your lease. Moreover, you would still be required to allow lawful...

What can I do about my landlord allowing a future resident in my apartment without 24hour notice?

I'm sorry you experienced this. The landlord's entry rights are strictly limited by Civil Code Section 1954. If anyone tries to enter in...

Can I evict a tenant of a bar that belongs to my deceased husband. The tenant has not paid rent for over 6 months

I am re-posting this under probate. However, my understanding is that if your husband died intestate, nothing much can be done until the probate...

Can I talk renters to leave in six months where they wouldn't have to pay to guarantee their departure?

Any tenant buyout discussions (as broadly defined by Section 37.9E. of the SF rent control ordinance) must comply with Section 37.9.E, or there can...

If you own the property, you should be able to evict for owner-occupancy purposes - usually under Section 37.9(a)(8) of the SF rent control...

I agree with Mr. Kane, and would add that the repair and deduct remedy is outlined in Civil Code Section 1942.