I agree with Mr. Ilmanen, but would add that even when the landlord forfeits the right to take deductions from the deposit, the landlord remains...

As Mr. Langer suggested, you should immediately complain too the local code enforcement agency. If (as seems likely) the agency cites the landlord,...

You should promptly report the tenant's claims to your insurer, but should keep an eye on the calendar in case the insurer doesn't assign defense...

The change in property management shouldn't matter, since the owner is the same (and the owner should meet the broad definition of "landlord" found...

You could TRY to argue that the illegal rent increase (which does not comply with Civil Code Section 827, and perhaps any applicable rent control...

If you broke the lease and/or failed to give proper notice, the landlord would normally be entitled to damages as per Civil Code Section 1951.2....

The deceased tenant's co-tenancy should already be terminated by operation of law. Do you know if the relatives of the decedent have already been...

You should have grounds to rescind the lease under Civil Code Section 1689 for failure of consideration (and possibly failure to disclose), and to...

That would depend on whether there were contingencies for financing and/or appraisal, and, if so, whether the contingencies were waived. If there...

Under Civil Code Section 1950.5, the new owner is deemed liable for your deposit. I would assume that is also true for interest owed under any...