I have a long-term lease with my landlord. The landlord wants to shorten the term. Do I need to sign?

I agree with Mr. Kane, and would also note that if your tenancy is subject to LA's RSO, shortening the lease term would still not allow the...

Writ of Possession

The Sheriff's office probably has an instruction form, and could also provide you a fee schedule for their eviction services. You may wish to...

Our landlord asked us for his house back gave us up to 6 months to move out to we have to pay? How are we supposed to save up

If your tenancy is subject to LA's RSO, or some other rent control/eviction control law, the landlord has to give proper noitce, pay relocation...

Can a landlord give you only 30 notice to vacate if you have lived in the property more than 1 year?

If you are month-to-month, and have lived there over a year, you are entitled to at least 60-days written notice served as per Civil Code Sections...

Unfortunately, your financial circumstances would not entitle you to an extension. You normally don't have to move unless you have received...

My Landlord is harassing me. What can I do?

You may well have possible rights and claims, including under FEHA, and Civil Code Sections 789.3 and 1942.5. You can find a local...

What can a landlord do if a renter installs a swimming pool without asking first?

You should immediately stop accepting rent, since doing so may waive your right to evict. Then promptly consult a local landlord-tenant attorney...

What percent rent reduct. are we entitled to (if any): unit next to ours is about to undergo a major 5 mos. reno/remodel?

There is no set formula to compensate you, but you may well have claims based on nuisance, violation of your quiet enjoyment rights, etc. (and...

Technically, unless she surrendered possession to the landlord, or the landlord took formal steps to terminate her co-tenancy, she still has...

Am I entitled to a refund of my security deposit after I vacate illegally-converted garage bedroom?

A landlord is generally not entitled to rent or other consideration for an illegal unit. See North 7th Street Associates v. Constante (2016) 7...