Wow, sounds like a lot going on here. The short answer to your questions is you should probably move. I know that does not help given the situation...

Nobody likes a rent increase, but they are legal if under California Civil Code 1971.12(a)(1) if "an owner of residential real property shall...

The answer will depend on the lease agreement and whether or not you have given them prior formal notice to "clean up the mess." Section...

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. The real estate market in California is definitely in a weird trend right now -- but that's a different...

I am so sorry to hear about your situation. Both of the previous answers are on point. I would add that you may be able to find a law firm that...

Well, there is a bit to unpack here. So, first sounds like you may have an oral agreement or an oral contract which is permissible in California....

The short answer is yes. There is not prohibition that would prevent you from accepting 12 months in advance. However, you might want to think...

Well, sorry to hear that you are experiencing this. Based on what you have briefly described there are several things that come to mind. First, I...

The quick answer is she can do whatever she wants, but it may not be legal, and likely opens her up to a risk of loss. Clearly by your question you...