You will need to contact a landlord/tenant lawyer. There are lawyers out there willing to assist a pro per file his/her own lawsuit.

You should file a counterclaim to her lawsuit. Your facts have a lot of moving parts. More than that can be addressed in a forum. Many attorneys on...

The judge in your case will ultimately make the determination as to the reduction in your rental payments. Damages are based on the difference...

Yes, the lease is enforceable. Ask your landlord for a signed copy of the lease.

Look up "at will" tenancy. From what you described, it looks like you have an at-will tenancy with your tenant. An at-will tenancy is a tenancy...

Wait for your landlord to fill in and file the UD-150 (Set Case for Trial - Unlawful Detainer). Once your landlord receives your Answer, he/she may...

Respond to your landlord within the prescribed 3 days informing your landlord that you fixed the violations. If the landlord wants proof by...

There is NO LAW about how to handle displaced tenants during building fumigation. California Health and Safety Code Section 17980.7(d) only...

I agree with my colleague, contact a local landlord/tenant attorney. At the very minimum, it sounds like your landlord breached the implied...

The short answer is to locate an attorney in your area to assist you with this. Also, check to see if there is a legal aid for seniors in your...