How do l take on a landlord that didn't inform me he have bedbugs ?
You should have potential claims under a number of legal theories, including fraud, nuisance, breach of the implied warranty of habitability,...
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You should have potential claims under a number of legal theories, including fraud, nuisance, breach of the implied warranty of habitability,...
I agree with Mr. Moss' good advice, but would add that residential security deposit issues are generally governed by Civil Code Section...
You may have grounds to terminate the lease on grounds of quiet enjoyment/constructive eviction. If material facts were concealed before you...
If a judgment was taken against you because of excusable neglect, etc., you may have grounds to seek a stay of the eviction, and to then file a...
You can certainly assert a defense of retaliatory eviction under Civil Code Section 1942.5. However, offsets are generally not allowed in...
If the previous owner knew about the unauthorized subleasing, but still accepted rent, any right to evict for that violation may well have been...
If your tenancy is subject to a local rent control/eviction control ordinance, the landlord can only evict you for one of the reasons authorized by...
The landlord can't evict you without giving proper notice. If you receive a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit, and feel that you don't actually owe...
I think you have an argument that the landlord waived or withdrew the 60-day notice,. However, the landlord may be able to successfully argue that...
Especially if this is a residential tenancy, demurring (for failure to state a cause of action) would be appropriate, because late fees are...