Do i have a case against my landlord??

If the suit was brought negligently (you said as a result of an error), you are probably out of luck. The litigation privilege (see Civil Code...

How can I get our property management company to make our landlord fix two electrical sockets in our home?

It is possible that the electrical problem violates applicable health and safety codes. You could try complaining to the local code enforcement...

Should I cash my security deposit check from my landlord if she is trying to extort me, or should I sue for retaliatiation?

It is debatable whether cashing the check would actually waive your rights. However, if you want to be cautious, and are not concerned about the...

Can I break my lease?

The conditions you described should give you grounds to terminate the lease without penalty under Civil Code Section 1942, as well as the doctrine...

Once a property is rented to the tenant, the tenant generally has exclusive rights of occupancy, and the landlord can only enter upon proper...

Do you have to file a case conference statement on a unlawful detainer case when a independent mediator got parties to settle

The process is not automatic. If one of the parties files a notice of conditional settlement, that would probably end up in the CMC being at least...

How long do I have after the home owner dies which the home is a reverse morgage

The change in ownership - through death or otherwise - does not automatically provide grounds for evicting you. The new owner's rights to evict...

My landlord says I owe home rent, that I paid already ,but he also just lost his house to foreclosure and sold the home?

If the landlord no longer has title, he should no longer have legal standing to evict you. Once title passes, rent should be payable to the new...

The owner sold his house he didn't tell my mom until he collected the rent in Feb. 2017 and then told her to look for another pl

Since she has lived there over a year, she is entitled to at least 60 days written notice, served in compliance with Civil Code Sections...

If your tenancy is subject to eviction control, the landlord can't evict you unless he/she gives proper notice under the Rent Control Ordinance AND...