I agree that you have an argument, because "should" does not normally mean "shall," and any ambiguity should be construed against the landlord...

You should timely account for the deposit within the 21 day deadline set under Civil Code Section 1950.5. If the damages (including any lost rent...

The Rent Board statements are based on their interpretation of the Costa-Hawkins law. However, this is now something of a gray area, because...

The tenant would normally have several options available for service of process, possibly including via Civil Code Section 1962.7. Some small...

You would need to set aside the default, and then serve an amended complaint. It would probably make more sense to file a separate lawsuit for...

Unfortunately, your potential liability is not capped by the deposit. If the deposit was not sufficient to cover the unpaid rent, and...

From your description, you did not have a legally valid reason for canceling the contract, so the seller had a claim for your deposit. However, you...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Whether or not the lawsuit has merit, you must (if you have been properly served with process) timely file...

It sounds like you would have valid claims for habitability, nuisance,etc., although the older claims may well be barred by the statutes of...

If the owners did the paperwork correctly, there is normally no defense to an Ellis Act eviction. If you feel you have claims against the...