What do we do

If you want to meaningfully and timely assert your rights, you need a lawyer. A $10k retainer is quite reasonable for this kind of contested...

Once the landlord was placed on notice about the nuisance activity/quiet enjoyment violations, the landlord had a duty to promptly investigate, and...

Can I break a lease due to termites issue?

Under the facts described, you should have the right to break your lease without penalty under Civil Code Section 1942 and the doctrine of...

Can I sue for roaches infestation and ask for some rent money back

Retaliation is actionable under Civil Code Section 1942.5, and would also be a defense to an eviction, and could well invalidate the rent increase....

What are my legal rights, if any, as a tenant renting a room under a verbal agreement?

If your arrangement fits the definition of a lodger (see Civil Code Section 1946.5), the termination process is a bit more informal than with a...

Landlord might be trying to evict me even though I've paid my rent?

I agree with Mr. Kane's comments and advice. I would also note that it is at least arguable that the landlord's acceptance of rent at the new...

How do i get my landlord to pay the water bill so service can be turned back on. My landlord sold home and she has served evicti

The interruption of your utilities, combined with the 30-day notice, should give you claims under Civil Code Section 789.3 and other applicable...

Am I liable to replace the entire roof if a leak was not disclosed?

Damages for real estate fraud (including either an intentional or negligent breach of a duty to disclose the roof leak, and your discovery that the...

How long does landlord have to fix rat infestation and no heater if cited by health and building and saftey

There should be a compliance date specified in the Notice9s) of Violation, but that has to do with the City's code enforcement proceedings. What...

The owner or manager can draft and serve notices. They must be in writing, and must comply with applicable law, (including, but don't have to be...