Is there anything I can do legally to prevent my neighbor from dumping his trash into my patio?

If you can't work this out informally with your neighbor, you should talk to an attorney about your legal options. One option would be to sue...

How to collect rent, damage and trash ?

I'm sorry you experienced this. You can sue in Small Claims court for up to $10k. My guess is that would be your best option, since the case...

What are my legal options?

If the police and the HOA won't help, then you should immediately seek legal counsel. One option would be to pursue legal remedies against both...

Can I have an expedited hearing?

It isn't clear from your post whether you are a master tenant of the house, or actually own it. If you are the owner, then you may be able to...

What are my options? Am i really up the creek on this one?

You should immediately consult a competent local landlord-tenant attorney. There are a lot of notice requirements applicable when someone wants...

California Civil Code Section 1942.5 prohibits a landlord from retaliating against a residential tenant (including by raising rent, cutting...

What are my rights as a California tenant when it comes to breaking my lease due to uninhabitable conditions?

As usual, Mr. Moss' advice is good and sensible. Under various laws, including Civil Code Section 1942, if a residential landlord fails to fix...

A restraining order generally requires that there be an ongoing pattern of harassment. Also, the court is not supposed to use the civil harassment...

The landlord now wants to raise my security deposit by $650. Are they allowed to do that?

If you don't live in a rent control jurisdiction, and the increase is not for some illegal reason (e.g. to retaliate against you for a peaceful and...

Is that a breach of stip agreement, and can i sue now in civil court, I was told the deposit would be held for attorneys fees

I'm sorry that your former landlord is being so unreasonable. Under California law, a stipulation is a type of contract, and is subject to the...