The subtenant proposed a settlement, and you accepted it - apparently without telling him that you were somehow reserving your right to sue for the...

I’m a sub tenant and not on the renters contract, and my roommate who passed is what can I do to keep my apartment?

If you never paid rent to the landlord, or were otherwise accepted as a co-tenant, then the tenancy may well have terminated upon the death of the...

Is it normal to have to sign a clause in a rental agreement saying you must pay for all legal fees should they become necessary?

The first clause is very standard. Under Civil Code Section 1717, it will be reciprocal, so if you would also be entitled to recover attorney fees...

You may have grounds to rescind the lease for fraud/nondisclosure, especially if it turns out that changes to the space were made without permits,...

Landlords have to tread a delicate balance in these cases, between laws prohibiting discrimination against families with children, and the other...

My landlord is illegally charging me utilities?

The first thing I would do is to see whether the unit is legal. City records should show whether the house was lawfully converted into 3 units, and...

What can we do about being in a noisy neighborhood?

Your best bet may be to try to rescind your lease for fraud under Civil Code Section 1689. You might also have claims against the landlord for...

I agree with Ms. Moss, but would add that you would normally have no obligation to provide the landlord with a copy of the key. However, if the...

Your options depend on the language of the lease, and what evidence you have about this side agreement. If the lease simply rented you the...

She can only enter on proper notice, during normal business hours, and ONLY for the limited reasons permitted under Civil Code Section 1954....