Is it legal for the landlord nephew to use my patio?

If the patio was included in your tenancy as exclusive space, then your landlord's access rights (individually, or through others) are strictly...

If you can prove that your landlord knew about this problem before renting to you, then you may have grounds to rescind your lease for fraud (under...

Bait and switch. lease of rental unit. Leased one thing 3 months later told he would not repair.

You should complain to the local code enforcement agency. If the agency cites the landlord, that will strengthen your legal position - see e.g....

Do I need to continue paying for rent after being told I need to leave?

Rent is normally owed through the termination date, and you can be evicted sooner (for non-payment of rent) if you don't pay. Depending on the...

Promise to pay?

It is hard to say without reading the lease. However, it would be very unusual for a lease to allow a tenant to defer paying rent because of...

Is it possible to fight a notice of termination of tenancy? can I sue for discrimination?

Applicable civil rights laws (including under FEHA and the Unruh Civil Rights Act) can provide both a defense to the eviction, and grounds for...

Landlord is keeping my security deposit.And is saying we owe.

If you dispute the withholding of the security deposit, you can sue in small claims court under Civil Code Section 1950.5. The landlord will be...

Any change in terms of tenancy would normally have to be done via Civil Code Section 827. In addition, if the tenancy is subject to the new...

After a tenant wins an Unlawful Detainer lawsuit, is their tenancy unrestricted?

If you won, the agreement would still be in place, you would continue to owe rent, etc. Even if the lease was somehow invalidated, California law...

Year lease in CA (Orange County) w/ < 2 mo. left. Master bath shower unusable. Mold and rot. No a/c or heat. What can we do?

If you haven't already done so, you should immediately complain to the local code enforcement agency about the habitability/health and safety code...