There are mice in the building. How can I break the lease?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. You may have grounds to break the lease under Civil Code Section 1942 and/or the legal doctrine of...

Selected as the best answer

Am I entitled to compensation when forced to move for renovations?

If you are month-to-month, the landlord is normally able to terminate via proper notice under Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1. Unless some local...

When can a landlord raise the rent when he raised it 5 months ago?

Unless your tenancy is subject to rent control, the landlord would normally be able to raise rent by giving proper notice under Civil Code Section...

What to do?

It sounds like the landlord, for whatever reason, has not taken the necessary forms to the sheriff to have you evicted. Once that happens, the...

Our landlord told us to move by Feb 1st. We were out by the 7th. Now he is keeping half our deposit can he do this.?

If your lease did not expire until the end of February, the landlord would normally have no right to require that you leave early, including by...

I agree with Mr. Areshenko. The owner is liable under Civil Code Section 1950.5, as well as under general principles of principal-agency law...

What can I do about my bedroom ceiling fell on me . What can I do?

Immediately complain to the local code enforcement agency. If (as seems likely) they cite the landlord, this should speed up repairs, and give you...

My roommate is subletting to me i gave my 30 day notice on the 5th of march?

You can give a 30-day notice any day of the month, and rent would be pro-rated. Notice must be given in writing, as per Civil Code Section...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Assuming that the owner was aware of neighbor issues, that should have been disclosed to you, and so you...

Can I move out of apartment w/o paying penalty as the apartment has a leaking roof?

Probably yes, under Civil Code Section 1942 and/or the doctrine of constructive eviction. Consult a local landlord-tenant attorney for help,...