All rentals must be habitable. A rental unit must be fit to live in; that is, it must be habitable. In legal terms, "habitable" means that the...

Depending on what you wish to use the statement to show. Prior statements can be used as evidence depending on what you wish to prove with that...

I do not believe a defective whirlpool is enough to justify voiding your lease. You should send a formal repair demand to your landlord and if he...

What can I do to fight an unlawful eviction.

Unfortunately, there are not enough facts to be able to provide you with a reason as to why your landlord prevailed at trial. If the lease did not...

Eviction and Unlawful Detainer- filing for money judgment after default?

The money damages allowed in an unlawful detainer action is rent only. Damages to property and nonpayment of utilities are not allowed. You will...

Yes the $600 are for malicious conduct. That is not the same as holdover damages. Holdover damages begin the day after the period stated in the 3...

Unlawful Detainer California - sufficient cause for eviction for failure to Perform?

A landlord can evict a tenant for failure to abide by the lease. For example, failure to pay rent on time, having a pet when no pet is...

Can a constructively evicted tenant file an abuse of process claim?

Constructive eviction occurs when residential rental property is an uninhabitable condition (ie harassment). The uninhabitable condition makes the...

How can I stop a room mates girlfriend from staying at my house?

If the girlfriend/guest never assumed the lease by paying rent . . ., then she is a trespasser and you should call your local police department to...

My landlord is in bankruptcy and refuses to make repairs ordered by the city housing department. What is my recourse?

If the violations are severe the building can go into REAP. You should contact the Los Angeles Housing Department to file a formal complaint to...