Disabled 7 year old has a 60 day eviction letter we are being retaliated for calling health department

If the landlord is attempting to terminate you in retaliation for your complaints, you should have a good defense under Civil Code Section 1942.5....

How long does landlord have to file court date after "answer" has been given to him in response to the unlawful detainer summons

An unlawful detainer is normally not set for trial until at least one side (you or the landlord) files the necessary form with the court requesting...

I am a mom who is experiencng sexual harrassment from my landlord who is trying to evict me wrongfully. How can hold him liable

Your post was a bit unclear, but it sounded like you performed property management services for which you were not paid. If so, you should have a...

What should I do if the property management changes the lease agreement after I signed the original?

Did the landlord or management company also sign and formally agree to the first version of the lease? If not, and if there was not clear...

Do these circumstances have the qualities of a discrimination case?

The answer largely depends on whether the tenant's illness would legally qualify as a disability. If so, then if requested, the landlord has a...

My landlord is selling the building I live in. Do I have to give a set of keys to the landlords real estate agent?

The right of a landlord or the landlord's agent to enter the property are limited by Civil Code Section 1954, which only allows access for certain...

Selling a house "as is" does not relieve the seller or agent from disclosing known defects/material facts. However, if the seller/agent didn't know...

A material fraudulent representation by the seller (or the seller's agent) would normally give grounds under applicable law, including Civil Code...

Can I terminate 12 month lease early?

Under Civil Code Section 1942, a landlord's failure to promptly fix housing dilapidations (after receiving notice) allows a tenant to terminate...

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I'm sorry you are experiencing this. California law plainly requires a landlord to intervene when tenants in one unit are engaging in nuisance...