My landlord forced me out of my place as she worried about I may have COVID-19 which I did not have it! What should I do??

Based on the facts you describe, you may have a claim for constructive eviction, if a judge/jury believed that the landlord's conduct so...

Can a landlord lie about post and mail when i am home 24 hours a day and outside my porch 14 of them ?

Even if you have doubts about the validity of the service, if you have no been served with an unlawful detainer lawsuit(unclear from your post),...

During Covid and given the moratorium on evictions, am I still able to terminate a year lease set to expire on August 31st?

The various moratoriums, including the one imposed by the Judicial Council of Cal., apply to most normal grounds for evicting tenants, and allow...

What can I do with mold in a single-family rental home?

Complain to the local code enforcement agency, including because this can strengthen your legal position - see e.g. Civil Code Sections 1942.4 and...

A landlord has no right to access the unit except as permitted under Civil Code Section 1954. That law only allows a landlord to enter for certain...

The landlord has a legal obligation to investigate, and (if the investigation confirms the problem) intervene if placed on notice that tenants in...

Can my landlord legally evict me right now during covid even if I pay rent?

I agree with Mr. Moss' very practical advice. However, going into any such negotiations, you should be armed with the facts, including that unless...

Do I have to pay my landlord?

The unrepaired problem MIGHT have given you grounds to terminate the lease under Civil Code Section 1942 and/or the legal doctrine of constructive...

Need help with landlord regarding mold and termites?

You should complain to the local code enforcement agency. This can strengthen your legal position - see e.g. Civil Code Sections 1942.4 and...

60 day notice

Covid generally does not provide an excuse to break a lease. So, if you left before the lease expired, you would normally be liable for damages,...