I agree with Kenny Tan. Before you break the lease, I suggest that you fully document the problem by writing a letter to your landlord, which...

What are options after small claims court?

If you are the plaintiff, no. If you are the defendant, you have the right to appeal and obtain a new trial. However, you must file your appeal...

I am the owner, I have a signed month to month rental agreement that states that the rent is due on the 1st of the month

Yes. See also: http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/terminations.shtml

Do i need to pay this in advance?

Yes, the landlord can impose the requirement that you prepay two months rent. However, you should have a written lease agreement that clearly...

Can I hold last months rent to move if my home is uninhabitable (California Law)?

Yes, you can withhold the last month's rent. For legal authority and explanation,...

The former board of a 20 unit Home Owers Association cooked up a deal where they could clear their sewer on out of the HOA accts

This sounds like embezzlement. Embezzlement is a form of white-collar crime where a person misappropriates money or property entrusted to him/her....

The former board of a 20 unit Home Owers Association cooked up a deal where they could clear their sewer on out of the HOA accts

This sounds like embezzlement. Embezzlement is a form of white-collar crime where a person misappropriates money or property entrusted to him/her....

Security Deposit/California

You won't be in trouble, but it is best if you can get the landlord's written agreement ahead of time to take the 1/2 month's rent from the...

Just want to ask if my friend be considered as an employee or independent contractor?

Based upon your description, he appears to be an employee, not an independent contractor. For more information, take a look at this...

How do you file an appeal to stop a judgment creditor from seizing your assets?

Let me clarify/correct the other attorneys' responses. Enforcement of the judgment is put off until the time for appeal expires (30 days after...