I agree with Mr. Adkins, but would add that you may well also have to comply with state/local Covid-related eviction moratorium laws. You should...

From your description, you may well have the right to rescind the lease under Civil Code Section 1689 for fraud, and also seek damages. I also...

CA Landlord mailed me a year lease agreement, I signed it and mailed it back and now he is saying he will not sign.

Since the renewal was for one year, I don't believe that it needed to be in writing or signed - see Civil Code Section 1624. It can also be...

You can sue in small claims court for up to $10k. So, if you have the commitment in writing, it should be worth a shot - especially since the owner...

Can I be evicted by new home owner if I was served with an eviction notice by my landlord prior to him selling it?

That sounds like retaliatory eviction, which would be illegal under Civil Code Section 1942.5. In addition, your tenancy may well be protected...

You should complain to the local code enforcement agency, since this may strengthen your legal position (see e.g. Civil Code Sections 1942.4 and...

From your description, including the lack of mailbox, it would not surprise me if this is an illegal unit. If so, this would give your various...

Can I get my holding deposit fee back?

Your son can sue in small claims court. Unless (as is sometimes the case) there is a lease provision allowing the landlord to delay possession,...

Can I get evicted under current COVID protection laws?

Regardless of the expiration of the lease, you may well be protected under an eviction control law, including AB 3088. As you note, the tenancy...

Since you have been there over a year, you would normally be entitled to at least 60 days notice, as per Civil Code Sections...