Can I break my lease? Do we have to agree to the proposed terms to break the lease? Can we counter propose terms?

If the landlord knew or should have known about the problem before renting to you, and either failed to adequately disclose it, or made inaccurate...

Do I have to honor a lease that was not disclosed on purchased a property or refund a security deposit that previous owner rec'd

A new owner generally takes the property subject to existing rental agreements. Under Civil Code Section 1950.5, a new owner is also normally...

Unless the tenancy is protected (e.g. by a local rent control ordinance), you generally don't need to state a reason for serving a 30/60 day...

Is it legal to get and increase of 7.5 % rent plus make you sign a 13 month lease?..

If your tenancy is not protected by rent control, the landlord can normally raise rent by giving proper notice under Civil Code Section 827, and...

What are my options when my landlord refuses to address mold issue reported months ago as well as rats reported over a week ago

Complain to the local code enforcement agency. If the agency cites the landlord, that should strengthen your legal position - see e.g. Civil Code...

Are verbal rental agreements legal? Will court accept a verbal rental agreement in an unlawful detainer case?

Verbal rental agreements are legal. Rent increases must normally in writing (see Civil Code Section 827), but oral ones arguably are valid if you...

What do I do if my roommate agreed to sign a 30-day notice via text but has not signed & fw to LL? We have a current 1yr lease

It isn't clear from your post whether you have an unexpired fixed-term lease, or are month-to-month. If the latter, you have the right to...

Can a tenant broke contact of leasing me a parking space and refuse to refund me?

If he refuses to settle - perhaps by paying in installments - your next step would be to sue in small claims court.

Do I have to pay rent when my landlord violated a building code?

Depending on the facts, you may be entitled to at least a reduction in rent, both because of Civil Code Section 1942.4, and because rent is...

How do you think these rules should be interpreted ?

I assume this is not deeded parking, since that would obviously give the condo owner rights to the space. The priority rule might be of...