I generally agree with Mr. Tokar. When your lease expired, it would normally become month-to-month as per Civil Code Section 1945, and the landlord...

How much can former landlord charge when replacing carpet

I generally agree with Mr. Fisk, but would clarify that the Cal. Supreme Court has ruled that missing the 21 day deadline only means that the...

Can LL break lease because I called SFDBI?

Assuming (as is likely) that the unit is subject to the SF rent control ordinance, the landlord can only evict you for one of the specified good...

If you received a 3-day notice, and did not timely comply, the landlord is normally not legally obligated to accept your rent now, and can proceed...

What to do about roommates who aren't the landlords

if the roommate interferes with your habitability rights, you may have recourse against the landlord, and can probably also lawfully engage in...

Landlord asks tenant to sing away certain rights as a prerequisite to sign a Lease

I generally agree with Mr. Tokar. Various laws (including Civil Code Sections 1668, 1942.1, and 1953) and court precedents, limit the validity of...

What are my next steps to ensure I'm not legally blindsided in the future? (Roommates refusal to sign addendum)

If you were month-to-month, and gave proper written notice to the landlord and your roommates (normally as per Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1),...

Am I allowed to break the 6mo lease I created for my lodger if they aren't complying with house rules & making it uncomfortable?

Because you have multiple lodgers, the termination procedures laid out in Civil Code Section 1946.5 do not apply. If you can't wait out the 6...

Can my landlord start charging me for sewer utility fee because sewer is bad ?

If you received proper notice under Civil Code Section 827, the changes (including past rent increases) are properly valid, unless they exceed the...

Should I file chapter 13 or 7 BK facing eviction?

A BK is generally just an expensive delaying tactic, and would certainly damage your credit. If the landlord accepted late fees, that may give...