Can I give notice of moving out to the landlord because of unfixed roof leakage for 1 month or more?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. If you have a good paper trail, you should be able to terminate without penalty under Civil Code Section...

I want the right to rent arrears after I purchase a three unit property in Los Angeles

The seller could agree to assign this potential claim to you. You would also need to get the relevant documentation, and should have an agreement...

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Can i sue or have someone inspect my apartment if i dont have heating for over a year and looks like mold in my entire bathroom?

You should immediately complain to the local code enforcement agency. If the agency cites the landlord, it will strengthen your legal position (see...

Because you are a paying subtenant, your mother can't lawfully evict you without serving proper written notice, and then filing an unlawful...

What do I have to do to evict someone I rented a room to in a house I do not own but rent?

It would be illegal and actionable to lock them out, or engage in similar self-help. You need to properly serve a written termination notice,...

I broke my lease but I let the managers know the reason why, and now they are charging me for the rest of my lease, can they do?

Unfortunately, your job loss or other personal difficulties normally does not provide legal grounds for braking a lease. Depending on the...

Can my landlord increase the rent by 20% for two extra people?

If your tenancy is subject to LA's RSO, the landlord probably can't raise the rent, but may (depending on the facts, and the language of your...

I was given three day pay or quit on Saturday for non payment. I presented payment the following Thursday landlord refused what

If you did not offer the rent within the 3-day deadline, the landlord had the right to refuse the rent, and to sue you for unlawful detainer. If...

My landlord won't accept my rent money..she told me why dont I just move out ..I'm 75 years old

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. If there is an insect infestation, or other health or sfaety code /habitability violations, you should...

How do I restore my utilities after my landlord shut them off? They have committed a plethora of other illegalities as well.

If the landlord accepted rent directly from you, this turned you into co-tenants, rather than subtenants, even if the landlord did not accept your...