Late fees are generally invalid in residential tenancies. Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp. 7, 12. If the 3-day notice demanded...

From your description, you should have valid claims for a partial rent refund and other compensation (including for discomfort and annoyance) under...

Most purchase agreements require disputes to be resolved first by attempting mediation, and if mediation is unsuccessful, going to arbitration (as...

Under some circumstances, feeding such animals could constitute a nuisance, which could entitle the landlord to seek an injunction/damages, and...

Under some circumstances, feeding such animals could constitute a nuisance, which could entitle the landlord to seek an injunction/damages, and...

If you were never given keys and possession, then you may have a basis for challenging the collections proceedings, etc. I suggest you seek help...

Under Civil Code Section 1950.5, the deadline is usually 21 days after you turn in your keys. However, it sounds like the landlord has provided you...

Non-consensual entries are generally only permissible on proper notice, and for one of the limited reasons permitted under Civil Code Section 1954....

You can't take over/use her Section 8 benefits without courting criminal prosecution. However, if the roommate wants to surrender possession, and...

I suggest you start by complaining to the local code enforcement agency. If they find a problem, they should cite the landlord, and order...