What forms do I use to sue my landlord for not providing adequate heat in my residence?

I agree with Mr. Moss' sound advice. In addition, if you have not already done so, try complaining to the local code enforcement agency. In...

Can a landlord make one family live in a sub standard apartment but charge the same rent as tenants with better apartments

A landlord is generally free to charge whatever rent he/she wants, unless the rent differential is motivated by something illegal (e.g....

What rights does my husband have as a tenant if he's not on the lease?

If I understood your post correctly, the landlord did accept rent from your husband directly at least a couple of time. If so, then she at least...

How do I go about getting a bad roommate evicted if we are in a Group Lease?

I agree with the advice of the other attorneys. However, a couple of other possible options (if you can't work things out by mediation or...

When a person is evicted are they entitled to the Deposit refund when they leave it trashed.

Even though the tenant was evicted, you had a duty to comply with Civil Code Section 1950.5 with respect to timely accounting for the security...

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My friend & her husband have been living in an apt for 5 yrs. they're being forced out of for no reason. Do they have recourse?

I agree with the other attorneys that your friends need to immediately consult a local landlord-tenant attorney. The initial consultation is often...

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Can I ask for more time from my apartment complex I was evicted from?

You should certainly try to negotiate an extension. However, if you can't, then unless the writ of possession has already been issued by the court,...

The landlord has a duty to investigate and (if warranted by the facts/evidence) intervene if placed on notice that one tenant is engaging in quiet...

If I have been living under inhabitable conditions (no heat, broken windows etc.), can I stop paying rent to my landlord?

If the city issued one or more notice of violation, and the landlord has not complied, applicable law - including Civil Code Section 1942.4 - may...

Am I able to file a restraining order on my landlord and call a locksmith to let me back in my unit

It would be pretty unusual for the court clerk to be wrong on the deadline for someone to answer a complaint. If you were off by a day, and the...