My sympathies on this very difficult situation. If you became disabled, and needed a caregiver, then you could demand reasonable accommodation...

So long as you did not accept rent after the notice expires, or otherwise waive/withdraw the notice, you should be able to move forward with a UD...

If the unit you rented is illegal, then no rent would be owed, your rental agreement would be void, and the landlord should not be able to evict...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. The situation sounds like it really involves quiet enjoyment, rather than habitability. Particularly if the...

Your post indicates that this is an illegal rental, but doesn't explain. If you are renting an illegal/unpermitted unit (e.g. an unpermitted...

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Regardless of the underlying validity of the UD, you MUST timely file an appropriate response with the Court (e.g. Judicial Council form answer...

Filing an appeal does not stay enforcement of a UD judgment, so the tenant should seek a stay. As for the appeal, assuming it is a limited...

Unless the stipulation contained a release, it would normally not bar the tenant from pursuing claims. However, if the stipulation purported to...

Your best option may be to sue in small claims court under Civil Code Section 1950.5 to recover your deposit. it sounds like you have a good...

If you have car insurance, just make a claim. They should pay for the repairs, and then can sue the landlord to recoup the expenses. If you...