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...

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You could try applying for a stay of the judgment to give you time to file a motion under CCP Section 473. As one treatise advises: "... Although...

If the guest parking was part of your rental agreement, then the landlord could normally only change the rental terms by means of proper written...

The short answer is that the defendant in an unlawful detainer is barred from either filing a cross-complaint, or asserting a set-off defense....

The more recent rent increases, the termination notice, etc. may well be unlawful under Civil Code Section 1942.5. Also, any notice of rent...

The short answer is that the defendant in an unlawful detainer is barred form either filing a cross-complaint, or asserting a set-off defense....

Under such circumstances, the landlord has a legal duty to investigate your complaints, and to take any necessary corrective steps, and can be sued...