Unless you think the judgment would be collectable, it is not worth fighting about the $. If you want to press the issue, then it is at least...

Lease Break issue

If you broke your lease, then the landlord's right to damages would normally be covered by Civil Code Section 1951.2 or (if the lease includes the...

Rental contract

As Mr. Bornstein suggest, you should see a local landlord-tenant attorney before you move out. You should have a lot of options, including...

So long as the contractual provision does not violate any applicable law, or public policy, it may be enforceable. In any event, if there is...

In an eviction process What steps are taken after a 5 day notice to respond in writing to the court.

I agree with Ms. Bigos. Make sure you follow up on this IMMEDIATELY with a local landlord-tenant attorney. If you don't timely and properly...

Why would my landlord drop the unlawful detainer against me without prejudice?

One could speculate endlessly about the landlord's motivations. However, the dismissal means that the UD is gone, and also entitles you to make a...

Do i still have to pay rent even if the landlord have not made sufficient repairs to my unit?

The conditions you describe would seem to violate the implied warranty of habitability, and might justify rent withholding. However, if the...

Can I sue for "Self-help" eviction?

If the single-family home was exempt from rent control under the Costa-Hawkins law, the landlord was generally free to raise the rent upon proper...

What can i do if i notified the company i am renting through about mold in the bathroom a month ago and no one has done anything

Have you complained to the local code enforcement agency? In most cities, the agency will quickly send out an inspector, who will cite the landlord...

How can a tenant dispute that their rental unit should be applicable under the RSO?

A tenant who moves out in response to a termination notice from the landlord generally has few (if any) viable claims. See Psihozios v. Humberg...