Can my landlord evict me for one loud party in California

I agree with Mr. Driscoll, but would add that there is California case law holding that one incident is usually not enough to evict a tenant via a...

What would be the consequences if any? Can I be sued? Will it go on my record?

It sounds like you were a month-to-month tenant or boarder. In either case, you would normally be required to give at least 30 days written...

Yes. You should be able to rescind your lease under Civil Code Section 1689 (probably on grounds of fraud and failure of consideration), and...

Most mediation/arbitration clauses have a carve-out for small claims court matters. However, even in the absence of such a carve-out, the mandatory...

No. Notice must be in writing, served as per Civil Code Section 827. Late fees are generally unenforceable in residential tenancies. Orozco v....

Is it legal to record a video of inside a residence?

Entering in violation of Civil Code Section 1954, and invading privacy by taking the video, may well be actionable. However, it might be hard to...

Those charges sound unreasonable. If you can't work it out, you can sue in small claims court under Civil Code Section 1950.5.

Can I be forced out of my rental?

Because you have been there well over a year, you would normally be entitled to at least 60 days written notice under Civil Code Sections...

Can I eviction a tenant late pay rent in a month.?

You would normally serve a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit, and then follow up with an unlawful detainer lawsuit if he didn't comply with the...

Can I withhold rent if we have no working kitchen, or downstairs due to construction from a fire and black mold?

You should have the right to terminate your lease under Civil Code Section 1942 and/or the legal doctrine of constructive eviction, and should also...