I suggest you complain to the local code enforcement agency about the hot water heater, and any other habitability violations. You may well also...

Even if the fire originated in his room, in order to establish liability, you need to prove that the fire was caused by the landlord's negligence...

Late fees are generally invalid/unenforceable in residential tenancies. See Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp. 7, 12. However, if...

As Mr. Ilmanen suggested, this kind of situation sometimes turns out yo be a scam. However, if it was the actual owner, or someone else who you can...

I suggest you complain to the local code enforcement agency, as well as the agency (housing authority?) administering your low income housing...

You may well have grounds to sue in small claims court. However, IF the work required a contractor's license, and you don't have one, then the...

If your tenancy was subject to an eviction control law, such as Civil Code Section 1946.2, then you may well have grounds to sue for fraud/wrongful...

If the 90 day notice was valid, then offering you cash on top of it would seem to be a gift. If the 90 day notice was invalid, then you can...

The owner would only need good cause for eviction, and would only need to pay relocation benefits if the tenancy is subject to an eviction control...

The landlord is allowed to serve the notice, but cannot lawfully refuse to accept a timely and appropriate payment. If the payment is refused, you...