Can I refuse to pay my rent and/or move out with a 30 day notice?

You may have the right to immediately terminate your lease without penalty under Civil Code Section 1942 and/or the doctrine of constructive...

When a document states “late charge will apply within three days of their due date and the due date is the first”?

I would interpret the provision as saying that late charges begin accruing on the 4th. However, late charges are generally invalid in residential...

I suggest you immediately complain to the local code enforcement agency about the rats and any other habitability issues. If the agency cites the...

Can My landlord make us pay their lawyer fees in order to stop eviction ?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. It is not clear from your post what kind of notice you received from your landlord, whether a lawsuit...

My roommate tenants are not leaving and not paying rent. Smoking in my property too and made my rooms and patio so dirty.

Unless the tenant/occupants have an unexpired lease, or are protected by a local rent control/eviction control ordinance, you can terminate their...

Once a lease is signed and a deposit is payed, does the landlord of the property have to rent said property by the agreed date?

Some leases have a clause which essentially waives claims connected with delays in giving a tenant possession - at least if the delay is for a...

Can a landlord issue a 3 day pay or quit notice and charge a $35.00 fee if you are late one day on your rent. I rent in Ca.

Late fees are generally invalid in residential tenancies. See Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp. 7. However, unless your tenancy is...

I want to sue my landlord/roommate for making false claims on a restraining order that I can prove with video,what can I sue for

You need to promptly respond to the lawsuit in which the restraining order was issued, and show up for the court hearing with your evidence. It...

Am I entitled to security deposit return if I broke a lease, surrendered apartment and I am paying until owner gets new tenant?

Your security deposit should have been timely accounted for pursuant to Civil Code Section 1950.5(g). You can sue in small claims court if you'd...

The answer would normally be governed by the CC & Rs. You should consult a local attorney to review the relevant documents, and advise you how to...