Paint jobs have a finite life (you may wish to check applicable industry depreciation schedules, etc.), so deducting the full cost of a new paint...

The landlord must timely comply with Civil Code Section 1950.5 as to your security deposit. If the landlord fails to do so and/or you want to...

If you remain in possession after a lease expires, you still owe rent if you are holding over with the consent of the landlord or the landlord's...

I agree with Mr. Gross, and would add that it is generally not the responsibility of the selling agent to advise the seller concerning lien removal...

Either co-owner normally has the right to sue for judicial partition. However, if that happens, the other co-owner(s) would normally have the right...

If you have been sued and properly served, you MUST timely file an appropriate response with the court (e.g. a Judicial Council form answer for...

The tenant has the right to vacate and surrender possession (including by turning in the keys) regardless of any unresolved claims for damages,...

Your post is a little unclear, but it sounds like the other tenant was acting as an agent, trustee, and fiduciary, and breached (through negligence...

Cross-complaints are not permitted in unlawful detainers. You would need to file a separate lawsuit.

It sounds like you may have grounds for seeking a civil harassment restraining order, and pursuing claims for defamation (and possibly violations...