How can my landlord file an unlawful detainer when I complied with the three-day notice to pay rent or quit?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. You could try calling the landlord's attorney (I assume one is listed on the complaint), explain the...

What are landlords responsibilities when it comes to maintenance and can they hold me liable for it?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. have you already tried complaining to the local code enforcement agency? They may well cite the landlord...

You may be able to delay things slightly by asking for the hearing. However, normally the forfeiture of the master tenancy automatically forfeits...

I live Richmond ca, we had rent control. I want to know the landlord can raise rent 40%.And if we don't want to pay,she will kik

Although Richmond has rent control, you have to make sure that the rent control ordinance applies to your rental unit. You can read the ordinance...

How much does it cost to start the eviction process and if it's started but not finished does it affect the evictee negatively?

As a practical matter, the new owners would not be able to evict you before you have time to move out. The new owners would first have to serve a...

In California what are my rights on late fee charges of 10% of my rent 3000 for being 1 day past rent date?

If the lease does not provide for late fees, then the landlord is not entitled to them. However, the landlord can demand whatever damages (if any)...

Renting a room, tenant has not been seen or heard from for at least a month, rent has not been paid what action can I take?

Probably the cheapest approach would be to use the notice of belief of abandonment procedure laid out in Civil Code Section 1951.3. Once you regain...

Condo contained central air, working at time of occupancy. later failed to work. is landlord responsible for repair or replace?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. California law generally does not require that landlords provide a/c. However, if this was one of the...

Can our landlord create a new, separate residence by taking over some of our apartment?

If your tenancy is subject to LA's rent control/eviction control ordinance, then the landlord probably would have no basis for taking part of your...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Have you already complained to the local code enforcement agency? If they cite the landlord (applicable...