My condolences on your loss. Unfortunately, the lien would have been extinguished by your wife's death. I suggest you seek help from a local...

The first lawsuit was apparently for claims which existed before the illegal lockout. So, you should be able to file a second lawsuit (under Civil...

From your description, it does not sound like the landlord complied with Civil Code Section 1980 and following. Assuming that to be the case, you...

You are generally not required to share that kind of information with tenants. However, doing so could potentially avoid a lawsuit, and if there is...

It is not clear form your post whether there was an illegal rent increase, especially if the original tenancy had terminated, and you later began a...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. If you are being evicted for non-payment, I am assuming that you can't afford to hire an attorney on an...

You can consult whatever kind of attorney you want. However, it sounds to me like you should talk to a local landlord-tenant attorney. You...

There is no exact formula this situation, with respect to a partial rent refund. Some courts look at the percentage of the unit which was made...

I'm sorry you and your family are experiencing this. I have not researched this issue, but suspect that the fact that you are under 55 probably...

From your description, you should have ample grounds to have the deed and other documents voided, get the property back, and obtain damages, etc....