If the default has not actually been entering, I suggest immediately filing a response to the lawsuit. If a default has already been entered, then...

Since the repair issue only came up AFTER the UD was filed, the landlord's response would not seem to support a retaliatory eviction defense (see...

Filing bankruptcy can delay an eviction/unlawful detainer lawsuit, but procedures exist to ask the BK court to lift the automatic stay placed on...

The Judicial Council form answer is optional -you can draft and file your own answer form, but it must comply with applicable rules of pleading,...

You can check with the IRS and/or your tax advisor, but I suspect the relocation $ would be taxable. You would have a heavy burden of proof to...

Correct. Also, any increase must be via proper written notice consistent with Civil Code Section 827 and any applicable rent control law.

Whether you are seeking to rescind your lease for fraud under Civil Code Section 1689, or you want damages, you would have the burden of proof,...

If your goal is to rescind the lease under Civil Code Section 1689 for fraud/partial failure of consideration, I think you may well have grounds....

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If the landlord fails to comply with Civil Code Section 1950.5 within the deadline specified in that law, the landlord technically loses the right...