It is unclear form your post whether you were occupying as an employee/licensee, tenant, or what. Your rights would vary depending on the answer to...

Commercial leases are not subject to habitability laws, and the lease usually specifies which repair/maintenance issues the landlord or tenant is...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. I suggest you complain to appropriate local regulatory agencies, possibly including code enforcement and...

Punitive damages for fraud (since they didn't disclose the highly material HOA restrictions) and conversion, and statutory damages under Civil Code...

Public defenders don't handle civil disputes. A small number of cities have programs to provide representation to residential tenants who are...

Any issues about the security deposit for the old place can be pursued in small claims court under Civil Code Section 1950.5. Forms and...

I suggest you immediately complain to the local code enforcement agency about any unresolved repair issues. You may well also be entitled to a...

I agree with Mr. OBrien, but would add that if asked, landlords must reasonably accommodate a disability, and this duty can extend to giving a...

If he doesn't cooperate in tracking down the supposedly sent payment, and issuing a new payment, just sue in small claims court under Civil Code...

Landlords have a duty under Civil Code Section 1927 and the derivative case law to protect a tenant's quiet enjoyment rights, including against...