Does my roommate have to pay the full lease if I haven't co-signed?

If the lease contemplates 2 co-tenants, you have not signed, and neither of you have moved in/been given keys, then I don't think she is on the...

Does notice to move have to be in writing?

Verbal notices are never valid. The amount of notice you should get depends on whether you are a lodger (see Civil Code Section 1946.5) or a...

Your rights depend on the terms of the tenancy, and whether this yard space was included as your exclusive space. If not, then it would seem that...

Hi, I rent a room to a roommate

Unless the roommate meets the definition of a lodger (see Civil Code Section 1946.5), you would have to evict through the courts, via a lawsuit for...

It sounds like you are essentially holding her part of the security deposit in trust. If so, you could be sued for breach of fiduciary duty, etc....

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. You can sue in small claims court under Civil Code Section 1950.5 about the security deposit. The landlord...

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I agree with Mr. Moss, but would add that the lease expiration would not matter if your tenancy is subject to an eviction control law, including AB...

Unless the pest problem is somehow your fault, it is the landlord's responsibility - see e.g. Civil Code Sections 1941-1941.1. If your landlord...

Because the landlord has been placed on notice of this issue (which apparently violates the local noise ordinance, and would objectively be...

Can I negotiate apartment lease payment in the middle of my lease?

I generally agree with Ms. Koslyn, but am doubtful that your lease would have a force majeure clause allowing you to terminate because of...