Are we entitle to any compensation?
Depending on the facts, you may be entitled to a partial refund and/or damages based on legal theories of nuisance, quiet enjoyment, habitability,...
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Depending on the facts, you may be entitled to a partial refund and/or damages based on legal theories of nuisance, quiet enjoyment, habitability,...
You may be able to obtain a retraining order, including under Code of Civil Procedure Section 527.6. Eviction is a separate matter - a...
A landlord has a legal duty to investigate, and take appropriate corrective actions if placed on notice that a tenant is engaging in nuisance...
I'm sorry to hear about your injury. However, rent is owed so long as you possess the room (i.e. have not moved out, and turned in your keys),...
It is unlikely that any government agency will help you with the refund. However, you can sue in small claims court for damages in connection with...
If you advertise, come up with prospective tenants who are objectively qualified (good credit, adequate income, etc.), and the landlord refuses to...
If it is an illegal unit, your landlord is not entitled to rent, and most courts take the position that you can't be evicted for non-payment of...
Many rental agreements prohibit alterations without obtaining the landlord's prior consent, and changing locks can fall within that category....
Your master tenant has the legal obligations of a landlord with respect to such issues as habitability, your security deposit, etc. However, your...
If you haven't done so already, report the situation to adult protective services. A landlord has a legal duty to investigate and take...