If a landlord/owner told a tenant not to pay rent, legally what does that make the tenant?

Yes, they are tenants and remain tenants. Sounds like a need a proper 60 day or 90 day notice to terminate the tenancy. I am not sure if the letter...

What if the defendant wins the case?

If the defendant wins, you have a selection of remedies. 1) enforce the lease fix the problems 2) rent reduction fix the problems 3) breach the...

Landlord kept half of my security deposit and had code violations

What you may consider doing is filing a small claims action for the bad faith retention of your security deposit. Raising the issues above in your...

What is a landlords responsibility ?

Easiest thing to do may be to call your local section 8 office and discuss the matter directly with them. Section 8 can be tricky, especially given...

Is it legal to not have AC in an Apt located in Southern California?

My current understanding of the law says that you are entitled to heat and not AC. This may vary from city to city based upon local ordinances or...

Friday I got keys to my new apartment, it's full with roaches. Currently living in a hotel, can I get my deposit back break leas

First and foremost you should take pictures or videos to backup your positions. You have stated that roaches were everywhere? Everywhere is...

How can I get a roommate out faster than 30 days . can I get him removed with a restraining order ?

If the person has not paid any money regarding rent, and you served the 3 day notice with the time expiring, you can file an eviction now. IF you...

Should LL serve a 3 day notice to pay or quit?

3 day notice to cure or quit the lease violation by making payment would be more appropriate.

I was served a 3 day pay to quit notice because I was with-holding rent because I was not receiving a response from my landlord,

Pay the rent, is a good idea., Then pursue a cause of action against the landlord and management company for nuisance and breach of your lease...

The sublet would be considered invalid unless the lease allows for it, and/or, the landlord approves. As such, the landlord must send a 3 day...