Landlord has brought a unlawful detainer for forcible denatin (CCP 1160(1). This is the 2nd time in a row and it is baseless

Sanctions would theoretically be available, including under Code of Civil Procedure Section 128.5. Even if sanctions are not imposed, you would be...

What can i do about this? What should I do about this.

It is hard to tell from your description whether the problem violated any health or safety code. However, you could try complaining to the local...

Security deposit

Even if the security deposit is not specifically mentioned, it is possible that you forfeited it if the settlement had broad enough release...

If I wanted to break my lease is my only option to pay the, "break lease fee"?

If you break a lease without cause, the measure of damages is generally covered by Civil Code Section 1951.2 (or Section 1951.4, if the lease...

Signed a lease agreement on a house two days ago, but have not paid the security deposit due today. Can we get out of the lease?

Leases do not have a cooling off period, and even if the lease is contingent upon the deposit, unless the wording is unusual, the landlord could...

What is the best way to settle a case where one wants to sell the property and the other doesn't

If the parties can't negotiate it between themselves, they could try mediation (including through a free community board). If they are still at...

This is really more of a probate question, so I will re-list it on Avvo.

How do I know the next step when renters have not paid rent after a 60 day notice has been given

Unless the lease characterized the deposit as a last month's rent deposit, the tenants have no right to use it for that purpose-especially if it...

I've never been evicted, but now in 2017 I have an eviction on my credit. How can something be falsly reported 5 years later?

It sounds like the landlord-without properly serving you with the papers-sued you for unlawful detainer, and obtained a default judgment. You...

How can I get out of a lease?

If you would consider staying if the problems were fixed, you could try calling the local code enforcement agency. In most cities, the agency will...