If you moved out, and surrendered possession/turned in your keys, then it was/is improper for the landlord to sue you for unlawful detainer....

Under Civil Code Section 1950.5 and other applicable law, you are not responsible for ordinary wear and tear. Moreover, even if what you did went...

If the notice was only served by mail, then the service would seem to be invalid, as violative of Code of Civil Procedure Section 1162. Even if...

From your description, you are a subtenant, who is paying directly to the master tenant. You should therefore only give your (written) termination...

If it is obvious, and in a non-private environment, it may be OK. However, I suggest you read Penal Code Section 632.

Your post does not indicate whether you turned in your keys, or otherwise formally surrendered possession to the landlord when you vacated. If not,...

Based on those facts, you should have grounds to rescind the purchase under Civil Code Section 1689 for fraud and partial failure of consideration,...

It sounds like you should have viable claims against the landlord under legal theories of habitability, nuisance, constructive eviction, etc. I...

It sounds like you should have viable claims against your landlord under legal theories of habitability, nuisance, constructive eviction, etc. I...

Jury waiver clauses are generally invalid. If the notice didn't include a forfeiture election, then one treatise advises: "[7:147] Declaration of...