Why haven’t I been served an unlawful detainer yet?

If you don't timely respond to a 3-day notice, the landlord has the right to refuse any late offer to pay rent, and move forward with an unlawful...

My crazy ex girlfriend wont leave my house even though my new girlfriend lives with me now?

If you rent the space, and she is a co-tenant (e.g. because she is on the lease, or has paid rent directly to the landlord), you have no right to...

What are my rights as a renter who has been given 60 days to move by an attorney who says my one-year lease is not valid?

The validity of the lease is not affected by the owner's death, and so there seems no valid basis for serving you with a 60-day notice. Turning...

Should I file "Stay of Execution" or "Stay of Execution PENDING APPEAL"? Or contact landlord first to negotiate?

You can certainly seek a stay, and also seek relief from forfeiture under Code of Civil Procedure Section 1179. Both would be discretionary with...

What does the law say?

It doesn't sound like there are grounds to break the lease, unless you were aware of significant problems with the neighborhood, and you didn't...

My landlord may be ripping me off and I think the unit I'm renting may be illegal. Am I bound to this one-year lease I signed?

Most converted garage units are illegal. You sshould be able to figure it out by checking city records concerning the permit history, etc. If it...

Can I be reimbursed if I give 30 day notice on the 15th of a month and have already paid last months rent at move in?

You don't have to give notice at the beginning of the month. You can give 30 days notice now, and would be liable for pro-rated September rent,...

What do I do at CMC heating, I’m still seeking attorney to represent my case ?

You are required to file a Case Management Statement (which is already late), and appear at the CMC. The Judge can then decide what to do (usually...

What can I legally do to my landlord if I feel many of my tenant rights have been violated?

Based on the facts you state, you would have a number of potential claims, including for common law wrongful eviction, and violations of Civil Code...

The landlord has a legal duty to investigate claims that tenants are engaging in nuisance activities or otherwise violating the quiet enjoyment...