When can I begin discovery?

A defendant normally has the right the right to begin discovery at any time. See e.g. Cal. Code of Civil Procedure Section 2030.020(a). Forms are...

Before doing anything, it is a good idea to review your liability insurance, to make sure you are adequately covered for tenant claims of...

How can we get our landlord to fix the problems we are having with our home?

At least some of the conditions you describe seem to violate the warranty of habitability implied by law into all California residential rental...