Yes, you can file a small claims action against the person to whom you gave your security deposit.

"nothing happened" because she knew she had no legal right to make you leave without obtaining a court order. You are right. She was bluffing. ...

Can a tenant/housemate of 1.5 years be evicted for harassment and defamation of multiple housemates?

It depends on the definition that the local laws give to the term "nuisance." In San Fran, I have no idea how their RSO defines the term...

It means that the landlord probably believes that the property is a single-family residence that is exempt from AB 1482, otherwise known as the...

Email, email, email the property manager and/or the owners of the building until they do something about it. If you call them on the telephone, it...

How do I legally evict my sister who lives in my house?

Of course, if you are asking about how to evict her legally, which I assume is how all landlords want to play, although some do not, you may want...

Sounds like you have been the victim of an illegal "self-help" eviction. The law recognizes the right to seek redress from the courts for a...

Sounds like he is violating the law in numerous ways. 1 - illegal reduction of housing services unless he issued you all a corresponding reduction...

If you want money, you have the right to sue them in small claims court if you are seeking less than 10,000. Treble (triple) damages for wrongful...

Can my landlord evict me and my three kids out in two days? for being ten days late on my rent

Yes, if you received a Sheriff's notice to vacate 3 days ago. No, if you did not receive a Sheriff's notice to vacate 3 days ago or you received a...