An unlawful detainer is primarily an action for possession, and may not include all of the landlord's potential claims for damages. Under...

Unlawful Detainer Judgement in Favor of the Defendant?

If you won at trial, then you don't have to move unless and until you receive a new and valid termination notice. Because you were the...

Can I make a complaint on the management of my apartment for the water heater is always turning off.

Yes, you can try complaining to the local code enforcement agency. if the water heater is in your unit, you may also have the right to use the...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. You'd need to file an ex parte application with the court for a stay of execution, and for an order...

What are my rights after a complex fire?

I'm sorry you experienced this. If the landlord is legally responsible for the fire (e.g. because of negligence), then you would be entitled to...

Can I be evicted by a tenant if both of our names are on a lease?

I agree with the other attorneys. However, legalities aside, it sounds like it would be beneficial to try to work out whatever issues are causing...

I’m living in an unofficial duplex w/ my landlady in the other unit. Is this legal? Can I break my lease?

If the owner has illegally converted the property into 2 units, and you are occupying the illegal unit, the lease would be illegal, and you would...

What happens if I do not make an appearance in an eviction case

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. If you don't timely file an appropriate written response to the unlawful detainer (such as a Judicial...

How much time do I have to oppose a demurrer in eviction case?

Under Code of Civil Procedure Section 1005(b), the normal filing deadline is 9 court days before the hearing. However, if the papers you file...

Does a landlord have any responsibility to help an elderly tenant relocate?

Even if your parents were not paying rent on a regular basis, and only had an oral agreement, they almost certainly meet the definition of "tenant"...