Withholding rent is usually not an option in commercial tenancies. However, the situation may give you grounds to pursue other remedies - possibly...

How do I determine whether the offense is deserving of a Three Day Notice to Comply or Quit or a Three Day Notice to Quit?

That kind of ongoing nuisance activity can justify an eviction for nuisance. It may well also be possible to seek a restraining order or other...

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If your landlord has not given proper notice for the rent increase, including under Civil Code Section 827, then you don't have to pay it. In...

If the landlord tries to evict on a fault basis (e.g. nuisance), the landlord would have the burden of proof. There could also be applicable...

Should I take my case to small claims court or something else? Also how much is our case worth?

You mentioned a citation for electricity. I suggest complaining again to the local code enforcement agency (and to the relevant housing...

You are not responsible for ordinary wear and tear, and it is certainly arguable that smoke odor - even if proven - falls within that...

It certainly looks like it, and you may wish to follow up with your former landlord about that issue. If the matter ends up in litigation, you...

Texts are not valid notice. You must terminate in writing, as per Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1, and must also comply with any applicable...

You should make a police report about the theft, and see if the police will help you get in. If you paid rent directly to the landlord, or...

If your tenancy is subject to eviction control. including under AB 3088, it probably doesn't natter that the lease expired. You might also have...