My apartment that I rent is unpermitted. Can I stop paying rent and could I get the rent I've already paid back?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. You may wish to start by complaining to the local code enforcement agency, although it has risks. The...

Can the leasing office kick you out with no reason?

I generally agree with Mr. Safarian. However, if the termination is for some unlawful reason, such as retaliation (see Civil Code Section 1942.5),...

Is it illegal that my landlord hasn't had my heater fixed/replaced?

The landlord is required to provide a working permanent source of heat which provides heat sufficient to meet certain temperature standards. See...

New landlord taking over building, wants to make changes to lease?

Section 8.22.360A.3. of the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance would allow the landlord to evict you if you refused to sign a new lease which is...

Can my landlord and his fiancee move into the empty unit in the basement?

I generally agree with Mr. Clark, but would add that you could complain to the SF Dept. of Building Inspection about the illegal use of that room,...

Is the landlord required to ensure the tenant receives an itemized statement?

Unfortunately, witnesses can sometimes lie, and it is up to the judge to decide who to believe. If the claim is big enough to justify it, a...

If I paid first and last month’s rent plus a security deposit do I owe anything on the last month of my lease?

No notice is normally required to terminate an expiring fixed term lease. However, if the lease requires such a notice (e.g. in order to avoid...

I was invoiced the wrong amount for move out rent.

If the rent demand exceeds what you owe (which I can't tell, since I have not read your lease or other relevant documentation), then you should ask...

Unless there is some local ordinance requiring the landlord to provide specified parking, you would normally have no parking rights beyond what...

My landlord gave me a notice to move out because I was airbnbing the property don't they need to give me a notice to cure 1st?

If your tenancy is subject to LA's RSO, then you may well be entitled to an opportunity to cure. Otherwise, the situation is more dangerous....