You should consult a local landlord-tenant attorney about drafting a mutual termination document and (if the tenant is open to signing one) mutual...

Was served a 60 day end of tenancy notice and have since moved out. Do I need to surrender the keys or inform landlord?

Unless you want to fight the eviction (including on grounds of retaliatory eviction- see Civil Code Section 1942.5), you should immediately...

What are my rights as renter?

You should complain to the local code enforcement agency about the mold, faulty electrical wiring, and any other defects that concern you. If...

Can i Sue a subtenant for leaving and not paying rent?

You should timely account for the security deposit as per Civil Code Section 1950.5, and then can sue in small claims court for any remaining balance.

Can a landlord in Califonia collect late fees if they never put it on the monthly invoices they never charge me on my invoice?

Late fees are generally illegal and unenforceable in California residential tenancies. Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp....

Why haven't I received an eviction, i haven't paid rent in 4 months?

It sounds like the landlord obtained a default judgment against you using fraudulent proofs of service. If you want to fight it, you should...

No rent is owed for an illegal unit, so most courts agree that the owner can't evict you for nonpayment of rent. See North 7th Street Associates v....

My tenant change the toilet lock and not allow other people to use it

If she had had exclusive rights to that toilet (bathroom), and there was nothing in the rental agreement (such as a no alterations clause)...

Do I have to pay my landlords lawyer fees on top of rent, and late fees to stay in my apartment?

Assuming that your tenancy is not protected, such as by a local rent control/eviction control ordinance, the landlord would have the right to...

If I Move out before an eviction and I give up my apartment, give the office my keys, will an eviction appear on my credit ?

If you move out, that would not extinguish the debt, and the landlord could still make an adverse credit report and/or sue you for the unpaid rent...