This sounds like a minor and curable violation, and may not even justify an eviction - especially if the tenancy is subject to an eviction control...

Some of the decisions after Gruzen are even more pro-tenant, and take the position that the tenant of an illegal unit can't be evicted for...

Your post is a bit unclear. However, if a default judgment was obtained against you, you can try to seek a stay of eviction, coupled with a motion...

I would say no, especially since you could have (and still can) repair and deduct under Civil Code Section 1942 if the landlord has not timely...

If you told your landlord that you had moved out, then she would have been free to change the locks, but should have handled your personal property...

If your son had an unexpired fixed-term lease, and decided to leave early (including because he received a notice of non-renewal), rent would...

Even if you are not protected by the RSO, some condo tenancies may b subject the the Cal. Tenant Protection Act. Moreover, you should not have...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. If you have been working as a caregiver, you may well have substantial claims under minimum wage laws, the...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. If you have been working as a caregiver, you may well have substantial claims under minimum wage laws, the...

I suggest you make a police report. You should also have viable claims against your landlord for violating Civil Code Section 789.3, your quiet...