What is the statue of limitations to file a retaliation small claims lawsuit. Against my landlord

Retaliatory conduct (including raising rent in retaliation for a tenant's complaints about housing conditions) is illegal and actionable under...

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Can an apartment tenant be legally responsible for other tenant's unlocked parking gate?

If you are month-to-month, the landlord could conceivably change the terms of tenancy (including as to parking) by serving a written notice of...

Yes, if you have proof of residence, many local police departments will intervene in the event of an illegal lockout. Whether or not the police...

If my grandmother dies from pnuemonia because no heat can i sue the landlord who buys the propane she pays utilities for?

I certainly hope that your grandmother makes a full and swift recovery. In the meantime, has anyone complained to the local code enforcement...

Landlord Gave Key to My Garage to Another Tenant?

The answer really depends on the language of your lease, and the pre-lease discussions you had with your landlord. If your tenancy included...

How can I defend myself against a retaliatory lease termination and not have to move out of my apartment?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Civil Code Section 1942.5 prohibits a landlord from retaliating against a tenant for peacefully and...

I agree with Mr. Moss. Another good resource is the EDC (Eviction Defense Collaborative). Private attorneys, such as those mentioned by Mr. Moss,...

WHAT DO I DO WHEN PERSON I LIVE WITH GETS A 60 DAY VACATE?

I agree with Mr. Moss. Most such notices name both the "official" tenant, and "all other persons in possession" (or some similar language), and...

Do I have a legal right to stay in this house?

You should promptly talk to a probate lawyer about enforcing your rights under the will. I am re-posting this under probate.

Can i sue my ex landlord all my 4 yrs of rent she rented me her back side of house and was not permitted by code enforcement

I'm sorry you experienced this. Although California case law is pretty clear that a landlord can't sue a tenant for rent owed for an illegal...