The law is specific on how you can utilize the repair-and-deduct remedy. It is not difficult, but you probably should consult with an attorney. ...

Can any actions be taken towards a neighbor who has made it his goal to evict us?

The simple answer to your question is, yes...maybe. Depends upon whether or not your neighbor is slandering you or making false reports to the...

If my unit is temporarily uninhabitable due to repairs, does my landlord have to reimburse me for a hotel of similar quality?

The question is not whether or not the landlord has to put you up in a motel but what the tenancy is worth while uninhabitable. Certainly it is...

Yes, these people took possession legally, and they have been there long enough so that they have the same right as any other tenant. Payment of...

Evictions in California

Mr. Saymude gives you good advice. Unless you have strong defense issues, work it out with your landlord and start looking for another place right...

Paying rent on the 3rd Wednesday of every month for 15 months and I was served with a 3 day notice quit or pay for late rent?

You are way too late in asking this question. You needed to act within three days after service of the notice. When you say you offered to pay the...

How do I re-open an unlawful detainer case that was suppossed to be sealed but is now public record?

You were misinformed. Eviction cases are sealed for 60 days after filing to prevent the predatory practice of non-attorney advisors who used to...

I'm on a month to month lease. Can my landlord give me a 30day notice for any other reason after I pay rent

You raise a lot of issues here. As regards the 30-day notice, yes - if you have been in tenancy less than one year. And, yes, he may give you a...

I am a landlord and my 3 unit complex has a pool attached. What is the best way I can protect myself from any related lawsuite?

Get good insurance. After that, maybe you insurance company can give you some tips. After that, just be reasonable. That said, perhaps you could...

HowMany Nights Can I Have An Overnight Guest Without The Landlord AskinG Them To Leave?

No, there is no definition in the law of when a guest becomes a subtenant. This is a question of fact, which is an attorneys way of saying if you...