Am I responsible for the cost of replacing an a/c unit?

You are generally not responsible for ordinary wear and tear, and if you were not given adequate instructions as to how often to change the...

My landlord is threatening to take me to small claims court for unpaid rent from over three years ago. Does she have a case?

If the allegedly unpaid rent was from over a year ago, then she should not be able to include that rent in a 3-day notice. See Code of Civil...

Can we sue our landlord for retaliation for asking to do repairs and withholding rent until they are done?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Termination notices must be drafted and served in accordance with Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1., which...

Can a building owner evict or sue me for getting media coverage about a problem?

If you can afford it, I suggest you buy renter's insurance and a personal umbrella liability policy before making statements, seeking publicity,...

How to file opposition to vacate judgement?

The court will not accept an informal letter. You would need to timely file and serve appropriate written opposition (drafted consistent with...

Landlord won't give me a settlement agreement, he wants the money first, writ was issued 8/14, how do i get an agreement?

We have to start with the fact that the landlord is not legally required to settle with you at all, and can force you to try to undertake the...

I agree with Mr. Dorfman, but would also note that if the lawsuit has no merit, attorney fees and other legal expenses may be recoverable (in the...

Who owes the rental deposit refund?

I agree with Mr. Dorfman, under Civil Code Section 1950.5, the original and successor landlord would be liable under the facts you describe.

Statue of limitations on

Even if the statute of limitations would have run on making an affirmative claim, the landlord can still assert the (alleged) debt as an offset...

I never even received a court date, how is it they got a 5 day vacate?

It sounds like the landlord somehow got a default judgment against you without you being properly served with the unlawful detainer summons and...