I agree you should try Mr. Ilmanen's approach. However, if the landlord serves you with a pay or quit notice, I suggest timely paying the $, but...

You may have had grounds under Civil Code Section 1942 to "repair and deduct" as to the refrigerator. However, I am not sure that you can do so...

It is very doubtful that a one time violation like this (assuming it even violated the lease ) would justify an eviction - especially if this went...

If you have formally surrendered possession (preferably via written notice), and turned in your keys, the landlord should not sue you for unlawful...

There is no specific penalty. However, if the summons was not served within a couple of years, you could move to dismiss. You also have the...

You are not responsible for ordinary wear and tear, or pre-existing conditions. So, for example, after 15 years, at least past of the interior...

Under Code of Civil Procedure Section 415.46, service of the prejudgment claim form is optional. If you didn't serve it, you should be able to get ...

If the landlord accepted rent after learning of the presence of the cat, that would normally waive any right to object to the cat. However, if the...

Since I assume you are now month to month, the landlord is generally allowed to change the terms of tenancy by giving proper notice under Civil...

Civ. Code, § 1947.3 provides in part: "a)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a landlord or a landlord's agent shall allow a tenant to pay rent...