You may have potential claims against your landlord for nuisance, quiet enjoyment violations, retaliation (see Civil Code Section 1942.5),...

Justifications for withholding rent?

Generally speaking, the fact that a landlord breaches obligations to you, or encourages in actionable misconduct does NOT entitle you to withhold...

How can I protect myself?

You can make sound recordings, have witnesses stay with you, etc., so you will have corroborative evidence. In any event, if the landlord tries...

What happens if I don’t respond to my old landlords messages with her trying to resolve my security deposit issue?

You have no legal obligation to respond to her texts or take her settlement offer. However, bear in mind that the statutory/punitive damages...

Can I evict a tenant when he refuse to pay part of the rent?

If you want to pursue this (I agree with my colleague that talking to him first would be a good idea), you can serve a 3-day notice to pay rent or...

San Francisco, CA Protected Tenant?

I agree with Mr. Moss' advice. If you have any specific questions about your rights, you should consult a local landlord-tenant attorney. Many...

I agree with Ms. Campbell that the best approach would be to try to work things out informally - perhaps with the help of a mediator or family...

Can my landlord evict me from my new apt bc of an argument?

They cannot lawfully evict you without going through the legal process, and can't file an unlawful detainer lawsuit without first serving you a...

I work seven hours straight every day and no break. Is that okay?

I shall re-post this under employment law. However, my understanding is that the Labor Code entitles you to breaks.

Need help with Unlawful Detainer questions.

If he didn't actually file the demurrer, you can take his default. Otherwise, you'll need to timely and appropriately respond to the demurrer....