When you filed your demurrer, that constituted a general appearance in the case, and foreclosed you from filing a motion to quash (which is...

This probably would not be considered a habitability violation, but arguably was a breach of contract (since the fence was a promised amenity)....

Your roommate/master tenant was probably violating his agreement with Section8/the housing authority, since I believe Section 8 tenants are not...

You, as the master tenant, would normally have the right to evict your month-to-month subtenant, if you gave proper written notice under Civil Code...

Yes, if the landlord improperly withholds any of your deposit, and/or fails to properly account for it within the 21 day deadline specified in...

The fact that your ex is in arrears would not provide any legal basis for removing her from title - even if you were on title as a co-owner. So,...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. If this is n unexpired fixed-term lease, you should be able to have your name removed from the lease by...

Landlords generally are not obligated to accept rent and reinstate the tenancy after the 3-day notice expires. However, if you can prove that the...

Your post is a little confusing - did you just acquire a tax lien, or did you buy the property at a foreclosure sale? If all you have is the...

You may have grounds to break your lease on grounds of constructive eviction, based on the landlord's failure to promptly and effectively deal with...