Landlord wants me out. Won't let me in to get my laptop and clothes.

Call the police and explain the situation. Maybe they can intervene and help resolve this situation.

You can, and should, ask for a rent reduction. However, whether your landlord will agree to one is another story. The landlord should be paying...

You do not have to pay rent for an illegal dwelling. The landlord cannot "negotiate" the relocation fee with you--it is set by law. Stop...

You've asked two different questions. One, is, can the Sheriff show and evict you on a Saturday or Sunday? Assuming you've already received a 5...

In CA, are security and damage deposits the same thing? We asked for initial inspection and are getting flak from landlord now.

You cannot use your security deposit for your last month's rent without your landlord's permission. If you try to, the landlord might evict you for...

Dear tenant, You had a problem with your apartment; you reported it to your landlord; your landlord fixed the problem. You are entitled to a...

There are legal answers, and practical answers, to this question. First the legal questions: You can sue your landlord under Civil Code section...

Is There Anything I Can Do?

Yes, report your landlord to the San Diego Environmental Health Department. The Department will order your landlord to make repairs. Here is...

Landlord wants to break my lease, based on discrimination of my mentally disabled son.

You definitely have sufficient grounds to fight the eviction. Disability discrimination is a defense to an unlawful detainer action. In fact, you...

Can I use Small Claims to recover attorney fees from a frivolous Unlawful Detainer where landlord dismissed the case?

Hi JD, You CAN file a malicious prosecution action in small claims court against your landlord. Make sure you know what you have to prove: (1)...

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