Your post doesn't indicate whether you knew about the substandard electrical wiring. If you didn't, and hadn't been given any inspection reports,...

You should have grounds under Civil Code Section 1689 to rescind your lease for fraud, and can also seek compensation - including under Ciivl Code...

Yes. You can sue in small claims court under Ciivl Code Section 1950.5 to challenge the deductions from the deposit. Your case may be strengthened...

A letter from your therapist would be considered hearsay, and would normally not be admissible in court. If you want to use the testimony at trial,...

Late fees are generally invalid in Cal. residential tenancies. See Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp. 7, 12. The landlord is entitled...

Late fees are generally invalid in Cal. residential tenancies. See Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp. 7, 12. The landlord is...

Late fees are generally invalid in a residential tenancy. See Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp. 7, 12. So, you should have a...

If proper notice was given under Civil Code Section 1954, the landlord can enter whether or no the tenants are home, and regardless of the tenant's...

Even if the property is sold, the new owners would still be stuck with the applicable rent control/eviction control laws. If and when you...

Your post is a bit unclear, but it sounds like the purchase contract was signed after your lease. If so, your lease would normally remain...