I agree with my colleagues. When you consult an attorney (which you should do soon), you can also discuss the option of filing a lawsuit for...

How do I set aside a default judgement entered against a tenant of a forclosured property?

You could try to seek a stay from the court, for the purpose of bringing a motion to set aside the default and default judgment. However, it would...

How can I get my roommate removed from the lease?

Unfortunately, co-tenants do not have the right to evict each other. However, you can report theft and other criminal activity to the police, sue...

Should a lawyer have stepped in by now?

I agree with my colleagues that you should promptly seek help from local code enforcement agencies, a landlord-tenant attorney, etc. Especially...

Does a tenant in an office have any legal rights if they r not on lease..

If your name is not on the lease, but the landlord has somehow recognized you as a tenant (including by accepting rent payments from you), you may...

I'm getting ready to sue my old landlord at small claims for my depost. Can I still take him to a civil case over other issues?

You can sue in small claims court for virtually anything, up to the jurisdictional limit. You can generally also file separate claims for separate...

My landlord is threatening to evict me because of my emotional support animal. Can he do that?

Probably not, including because of your rights under FEHA, the FHA, etc. Consult the DFEH, a local disability rights organization, or an attorney...

What can I do if I receive a 3 day notice to quit or pay but I have no money to pay my landlord?

If you can't borrow from friends, relatives, etc., you may be able to apply for an emergency loan or grant from a local social service...

Landlord wants me to pay for a rusty 10 year old garbage disposal.

The deduction sounds dubious (as does the lease provision - see e.g. Civil Code Sections 1668, 1942.1, and 1953), and you can sue in small claims...

Didn't sign the lease, but i moved in for 2 month, can I move out due to a noisy roommate

Assuming you never agreed (in writing or otherwise) to a fixed-term lease, and are month-to-month, you can give a 30-day written notice (to both...