Is there a limit on the rent increase in California?

Perhaps you should verify for sure whether or not the property is rent-controlled. If it is not, then the landlord can lawfully increase your rent...

Do i need to file a Amend to answer for my unlawful detainer notice to include my lease agreement or can i present that on cour

I’ll also add that since you already filed an Answer, the fact that you weren’t served with the Summons and Complaint no longer matters. All the...

The outcome of a civil suit - whether you settle it or go to trial - has no bearing on your immigration status. None at all. All the best.

In California, a tenant may have the right to withhold rent if the rental unit is not meeting certain health and safety standards. The tenant must...

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Hello, Something seems very wrong with this picture. Disabled tenants may request that their landlord make reasonable accommodations to rules,...

Needing to know if my mentally ill brother can use his illness to delay eviction in order to buy time to find alternate housing?

In California, state and federal law require that landlords provide “reasonable accommodations” to tenants. A reasonable accommodation is a change...

What are my rights when the owner does renovations to my apartment while it's occupied?

I wonder why code enforcement has not cited the apartment owners. Perhaps the health department will intervene because of the unsanitary and...

Could you possibly have a neighbor trying to get you in trouble? Have you had any problems with any neighbor or management? Do they have the wrong...

What should I do since I was wrongfully evicted with no notice? CA

I suggest you file a police report immediately. Then look for a landlord-tenant lawyer in your city. You should be able to find one to take your...

Is this legal for my landlord to do, am I screwed?

You should put your complaint about the roach infestation in writing to your landlord. Your written complaint should describe the circumstances...