The locks were changed w out notice. What should I do

If you were illegally locked out (which seems to be the case), you have remedies under a variety of laws, including Civil Code Sections 789.3 and...

Renting from former apartment complex employee, now management won't repair anything

There is some case law holding that because subtenants are not in privity of contract with the landlord, the landlord does not owe contractual...

Does a Request for Dismissal of a cause of action reset the defendant's time to answer the complaint?

The dismissal does not extend the time to plead as to the remaining causes of action. However, if there are any causes of action as to which you...

When is the opposition to Motion for Judgement on the Pleadings due? And when is the reply to opposition due?

Yes. See Code of Civil Procedure Sections 1005(a)(13) and 1005(b). Also note Code of Civil Procedure Section 1005(c) as to service requirements.

Can we do anything about an awful visitor who our neighbor won't let into his apartment?

A landlord has a duty to intervene if put on notice of nuisances or other activities that violate the quiet enjoyment rights of tenants. See...

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Do I have a case if my A/C has been broken since June and now my apartment is 95 during the day with kids and animals?

Landlords are generally not required to provide air conditioning, so an a/c malfunction is not considered a breach of the implied warranty of...

Can a landlord get tenants in rent controlled building to contribute to water bill if water usage had doubled in two months?

From the way you phrased your post, I assume that the rental agreements require the landlord to pay those utilities. If so, there is no clear basis...

Can a LL collect rent if he was cited for building a tool room 221 Sq inside a laundry room without any permit with the City ?

It was unclear from your post whether there is an outstanding notice of violation for your actual rental unit, as opposed to some other part of the...

Can I renew month to month without my boyfriend on the renewal?

If you and your boyfriend are both on the lease as co-tenants, you don't have the right to evict him, even if you are the one who has actually been...

Can our landlord evict us if we had guest staying for 6 months?

It is at least arguable that you landlord waived any right to evict you for violating any guest/occupancy restrictions by accepting rent with full...