I suggest you sue the landlord in small claims court to recover your towing expenses, etc. Even IF the registration had expired (and you...

You could try complaining to the local code enforcement agency. If the agency cites the landlord, that may speed up repairs and/or give you proof...

The tenant will presumably apply for not only a stay, but also an order shortening time to file a motion to set aside the default and default...

Cal. law generally only allows (residential) tenants to withhold rent if there is a substantial violation of habitability rights (see e.g. Civil...

Your bargaining position depends on whether you have some viable claims against your landlord and/or a valid ground for terminating without penalty...

You can try to get help from a local landlord-tenant attorney. However, it is difficult to get out of settlement agreements, including because it...

Regardless of the origin of the problem, the landlord owes you certain basic habitability services. See e.g. Civil Code Sections...

You would have to file a notice with the court. Depending on the facts (which are a bit unclear in your post), it might be a motion under Code of...

Depending on the $ involved, your most practical option may be to sue in small claims court. Based on the facts you present, you should have a...

[8:428] Exception—shorter time-frames in UD actions: To give full effect to the summary nature of UD (including forcible entry and forcible...