In addition to the resources provided by Ms. Koslyn, I strongly suggest you complain to the local code enforcement agency. In many cities, the...

It may not go anywhere, but I suggest making a police report for the theft, and may also want to complain to the local code enforcement agency...

If you give proper notice under Civil Code Section 1954, and are entering for one of the reasons permitted under that law, you would normally have...

Civil Code Section 1947.3 requires the landlord to provide at least one method of payment other than electronic or cash. In any event, you can...

At least some of the deductions seem questionable under Civil Code Section 1950.5, especially if you were not given the chance to remedy any of the...

Depending on what you are suing for, the pendency of the foreclosure should not prevent you from proceeding with your lawsuit. However, it may mean...

Assuming that the owner committed to the city and/or other government agencies to provide a certain number of affordable housing units (which is...

The threshold question is whether your tenancy is subject to an eviction control law, such as the Cal. Tenant Protection Act. If not, then the...

As you note, Civil Code Section 789.3 only applies if there are tenants. If the building is going to be vacant, 789.3 would not apply. Of...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. If an unlawful detainer lawsuit has actually been filed, and served upon you, you MUST timely file an...