Although there may be some facts which would change the result, your situation would normally be covered by the following portion of Rent Board...

In most cases, landlords are not entitled to rent for illegal units. See Carter v. Cohen (2010) 188 Cal. App. 4th 1038, 1047. If the illegality...

Can I get out of my contract since the landlord in breaching the contract?

It may be that those tenants moved into the building before the landlord included smoking restrictions in the lease. If you want to get out of...

Is it a crime if a landlord boobytraps the common area(s) so the tenant(s) get hurt?

You should immediately contact the SF Dept. of Building Inspection about this. The lack of light (if nothing else) would certainly be a code...

I was late paying rent my landlord filed nlawful detainer now counter request non jury trial so does that mean for sure trial?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. It certainly sounds like the case is going to trial, although there may still be an opportunity to settle...

OWNER ALLOWING POSSIBLE. NEW OWNERS TO DO CONSTRUCTION WHILE WE HAVE TENANCY!

A landlord's access rights are strictly limited by Civil Code Section 1954, and any (residential) lease provision purporting to weaken or waive he...

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It is unclear from your post whether the judgment was obtained by serving you at an invalid address, and then obtaining a default. If so, you may...

I illegal locked out a tenant. She is claiming I stole items from her rental unit.

From your description, you certainly are civilly liable, including under Civil Code Section 789.3. You should promptly report the claim to your...

Did My Landlord Legally Serve Me?

Probably not. Even if the landlord got a posting order under Code of Civil Procedure Section 415.45, the summons, etc. would have to be mailed in...

Can a person in California smoke marijuana at free will if it is so strong it is entering our home and affecting us?

Even though marijuana use may be legal under California law, it may be actionable under the law of nuisance (see e.g. Civil Code Section 3479 and...