Legally speaking, in CA, what is the process a landlord should take when one apartment tenant complains about noise?

There are some cases which reference the duty of a landlord to conduct reasonable and diligent investigations upon receiving complaints about...

My landlord attorney dismissed the unlawful detainer In court today. Does that mean the 60 day notice is invalid?

I would generally agree with Mr. Chen, but would note that if the dismissal was with prejudice, that could well bar the landlord from relying upon...

Can I get the judge to throw out my eviction if I wasnt served a summons. Even when my landlord lies and says that I was

Your post is a bit unclear, but if the landlord obtained a default judgment using a fake proof of service, you can bring a motion to set aside the...

Can I sue my landlord for defamation?

False statements made in the context of litigation are generally privileged and non-actionable under Civil Code Section 47 and the derivative case...

Hi, my landlord never gave me a lease when I moved in. He still refuses to give me a lease. but I have been paying rent.

You can complain to the local code enforcement agency about the habitability issues, but would risk having the agency force the landlord to remove...

Can a landlord withhold $75.00 from my pet deposit?

The pet deposit would be subject to Civil Code Section 1950.5, and the landlord can't lawfully make deductions beyond what is allowed in that law....

On a unlawful detainer served3 months ago. What happens if they defendant does not show up to court?

If the defendant does not show up, the trial would normally proceed without the defendant. You would still need to submit sufficient admissible...

I am being harrassed by my landlord. What can I do about it?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. You should complain to the local code enforcement agency about the roof leaks and any other significant...

How do I respond to a CA unlawful detainer complaint for a property I have never lived at.

If you don't timely respond to the unlawful detainer, a default judgment may be entered against you. You can timely respond in a number of...

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How can I make my ex move out of the house I'm leasing In California?

Depending on the facts, your ex could be considered a guest, a co-tenant, or a subtenant. If he is a co-tenant (e.g. because he paid rent...