If the unlawful detainer is based on nonpayment of rent, habitability violations can be raised as a defense. You may also have other viable...

First, I suggest you complain to the local code enforcement agency. If the agency cites the landlord, that strengthens your position - see e.g....

I suggest immediately complaining to the local code enforcement agency. You should also have the option to repair and deduct under Civil Code...

If you were the one who turned off the utilities, you already have liability under Civil Code Section 789.3, etc. In any event, since the tenant...

I agree with Mr. Kane, but would add that I would be pleasantly surprised if your renter's insurance provided any benefits/coverage for this kind...

I suggest you call the code inspector back. The landlord is obligated to provide an adequate permanent source of heat (not a space heater)....

If the owner agreed to cancel the lease, then the owner should have no basis to keep either the deposit of the 1st month's rent - especially if you...

Civil Code Section 1942.5 provides a defense and affirmative remedies in the event of retaliation, although you would have the burden of...

I am not sure what you mean by "your scheduled cross-complaint." Are you talking about the cross-defendant's deadline to respond to your...

The situation could get complicated, including because the beneficiary could meet the broad definition of tenant under Section 37.2(t) of the SF...