Tenants rights during renovation work in SF?

Depending on the facts, you might complain to the Dept. of Building Inspection (if they cite the landlord, this may give you more legal rights -...

Can a tenant back out of a lease because co-tenants changed their mind?

You may have potential claims, especially since you gave the tenant possession. However, the best practical approach may be to enter into a mutual...

If a landlord lost the eviction and immediately file a second Getting a $ judgment for the 1st eviction

Unfortunately, it was your obligation to properly raise the defense based on the first unlawful detainer, AND to provide the court with appropriate...

Is a legally evicted tenant still liable for remaining months rent in a house lease?

You can sue under Civil Code Section 1952 for rent/damages not claimed and adjudicated in the unlawful detainer. Under the circumstances, it...

What can I do if tenant only provide 19 notice to move. He only paid 19 days of rent and refused to pay up to 30 day notice.

The first question is whether the in-law unit is legal. If not, he doesn't owe any rent, and can't be evicted for non-payment of rent. North 7th...

Tenant or not?

If the original landlord accepted rent directly from you, that would normally make you a co-tenant - regardless of who was named in the lease....

Why haven't I gotten my deposit?

If the landlord does not comply with Civil Code Section 1950.5, you can sue in small claims court.

I'm not aware of any specific time period. If they don't send the check, he can sue in small claims court.

My landlord wants me to pay $1,200 for for giving him a last minute notice for moving out can i go to jail if I don’t pay him.

Based on the facts stated, I see no possibility of you going to jail. However, the landlord can sue you for breach of contract if you left without...

Do I have to give 60 days notice or just 30 days to my landlord if I have been on a month to month lease for nearly 2 years?

Unless your lease (which went month-to-month, as per Civil Code Section 1945) says otherwise, you should be able to terminate on 30 days written...