Commercial leases often make the tenant responsible for most (if not all) maintenance issues, and also have provisions limiting potential claims...

If your tenancy is subject to an eviction control law, such as Civil Code Section 1946.2, you can only be evicted for one of the specified reasons,...

It sounds like you should seek a stay of eviction form the court, so you can follow up with a motion for relief from default/default judgment under...

I would agree that a stain caused by a spill is beyond ordinary wear and tear. However, I would certainly argue that normal depreciation must be...

As my colleagues point out, the buyer would have the burden of proof as to any such claims. However, if the contract required you to deliver the...

Your son should make a police report about the missing/stolen items, and can sue for damages (or to try to get them back). It would be hard to...

Because the landlord continued to accept rent after being cited by code enforcement, you should have claims under Civil Code Section 1942.4, and...

I'm sorry you and your father are experiencing this. I agree with Mr. Hochberg that the first step would normally be to check the court files to...

I suggest you complain to the local code enforcement agency about the various habitability violations. If the agency cites the landlord, that...

It certainly sounds like you have strong defenses to the claims of non-payment. However, fighting unlawful detainers is always stressful and...