Under California civil code, tenants without leases maintain rights like limits on rent increases, proper notice before eviction, and requiring the landlord to maintain habitable living conditions. Be aware that without a lease, landlords only need to provide 30 days' notice to increase rent or terminate tenancy.
In California, even if you are not on the lease, you may have established tenancy rights as a roommate or "subtenant." Your legal rights depend on several factors, such as the length of your stay, any agreements you made with your roommate, and whether your roommate is the master tenant or the property owner.
Named after James “Jim” L. Ellis out of San Diego, the Ellis Act provides that no statute, ordinance, regulation, or administrative action "shall . . . compel the owner of any residential real property to offer, or to continue to offer, accommodations in the property for rent or lease." (Gov. Code, § 7060, subd.
Yes, a landlord can evict a tenant without a written lease in California, but they must still follow the proper legal procedures. This includes providing adequate notice, filing an eviction lawsuit if the tenant fails to vacate, and obtaining a court judgment before physically removing the tenant from the property.
Get a co-signer. Check it a family member or friend is willing to co-sign on your lease. The combined income will likely be enough for the landlord to feel comfortable leasing to you.