I received a notice from the court that my landlord filed an unlawful detainer.

The fact that you become aware of the unlawful detainer-or even obtain a copy of the complaint-is not a substitute for valid service of process...

What do I need to do about this problem. And how can we make thing go faster?

Most rental agreements prohibit tenants from making alterations without the landlord's prior written consent. If your rental agreement said that,...

Is my landlord allowed to charge me for changing the locks even though I returned the keys to him on time?

Security deposit issues for residential tenants - including allowable deductions by the landlord- are regulated by Civil Code Section...

My rights?I've lived in this house for the past 6yrs+, all of a sudden the owner decides to tell me I have to be out in a month

If you were never a tenant, did not pay rent, etc., then you might legally be considered a guest or licensee. If so, the owner would have the right...

Can my landlord still make me leave if i have not found another place to move to, what is good cause to back out of a 1542?

It is pretty hard to get a settlement agreement set aside. You'd probably have to file a motion, and make a showing of some valid legal...

If you have a recognized disability, have supplied the landlord with appropriate documentation, and have requested that the landlord reasonably...

Can I be evicted and the landlord keep my deposit due to a fire?

I'm sorry you experienced this. If the fire destroyed the property, then under Civil Code Section 1933, this would normally terminate the...

COPD irritated because landlord workers blow dust and grass into apartment and onto windows

It sounds like you may have a valid claim under FEHA and other applicable law based on failing to reasonably accommodate the disability. Have you...

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It sounds like the landlord blew the deadline under Civil Code Section 1950.5 to send you an accounting, and there is California Supreme Court...

Can we argue that the landlord is retaliating with the Ellis act do to our request for disability Improvements?

Retaliatory eviction is not a defense to an Ellis Act eviction, but can be the basis of a separate lawsuit. There may be other potential...