I suggest you take the steps to retrieve your car from the towing service. If your damages/losses are within (or close to) the $12,500 jurisdiction...

Based on your description, you should have the right under Civil Code Section 1689 to rescind the rental agreement for fraud, move out, and demand...

My sympathies on this unfortunate situation. I am re-posting this under probate, since it does not sound like a landlord-tenant...

If you rented the entire space, you should have exclusive rights. If you are not paying rent, the landlord can go through the eviction process, but...

I agree with your analysis, especially since Civil Code Section 1953 invalidates lease provisions purporting to modify rights under Civil Code...

I can't speak to the LA RSO, because I don't practice in LA. However, under all of the eviction control laws I am familiar with, contesting the...

Under the case of Schmitt v. Felix (1958) 157 Cal.App.2d 642, any month-to-month tenant generally has the right to terminate the co-tenancy by...

I suggest you complain to the local code enforcement/zoning officials. You may also have viable claims for nuisance, violations of your quiet...

I agree with Mr. Owens, but would add that if the owner accepted rent after learning that you had a puppy, that would normally waive any pet...

If he paid any kind of rent, then he could be considered a tenant or lodger, even if there is no written agreement. If so, then you would have to...