You must have valid service of process to move forward with the lawsuit/trial. If the landlord did not comply with Civil Code Section 1962, you...

If you are a lodger, rather than a tenant (see Civil Code Section 1946.5), and the arrangement is not subject to an eviction control law (many have...

Depending on how material the defects are, you may have grounds to rescind the lease under Civil Code Section 1689 for fraud and/or partial failure...

I'm sorry this happened to you. However, your post does not indicate whether you suffered any economic damages or out of pocket expenses. If...

I'm very sorry for your loss, and for what happened with your tenancy. However, your remedies in this situation may be limited. From your...

You may well have a potential defense of retaliation. However, it would ultimately be up to the judge/jury to decide what the landlord's dominant...

I agree with Mr. OBrien, and would add that regardless of the inconvenience, you should make every effort to pay the $ demanded in the 3-day notice...

It is hard to give specific advice without reviewing the relevant documents, and without you clarifying whether you are a co-owner, rather than...

If you not already done so, you may want to look into getting an emergency loan or grant. Some social service agencies have programs to help...

That is very probably a code violation. I suggest you complain to the local code enforcement agency.