I suggest you start by immediately complaining to the local code enforcement agency, which should cite the landlord, and order prompt...

Your post doers not indicate whether you own or rent the home. If you own it, then you should be able to evict your mother by first giving an...

If the manager unlawfully had the vehicle towed, you can sue in small claims court. If the landlord/manager has also unlawfully terminated your...

Unless you have engaged in some manner of communications or actions which would create a partnership, involuntary trust (e.g. constructive trust),...

I agree with my colleagues (including as to the necessity of timely filing an appropriate response with the court, so as to avoid a default...

You should check with the County to see if the tenancy is subject to LA's RSTPO (see https://dcba.lacounty.gov/rentstabilizationprogram/ ) . If it...

Your post is a little unclear. However, late fees are generally invalid/illegal in residential rental agreements. Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121...

Since you apparently answered the complaint, you made a general appearance, and can't challenge the validity of the service of the...

Damages for breaking a tenancy are usually governed by Civil Code Section 1951.2. Contrary lease provisions would probably be invalid, including...

Commercial tenants generally do not have the right to withhold rent for any reason, and must instead pursue claims against the landlord by lawsuit...