She can file against whomever she wants, but she can't obtain a judgment without validly serving the defendants. If they are validly served, at...

This part of the site is intended for people who want to post questions. If you want to find a local landlord-tenant attorney, try the "find a...

Civil Code Section 1946 says in relevant part: "The notice given by the lessor shall also contain, in substantially the same form, the following:...

Rent is generally owed through the last day of the termination period. If you don't pay it, your roommate would normally be able to sue you for...

The condition of the flooring might not be considered a habitability violation, but it certainly sounds like there was a diminution in housing...

The landlord would normally have no legal duty to rent you garage space. However, if you can prove retaliation (see Civil Code Section 1942.5)...

First, I suggest you immediately complain to the local code enforcement agency. The agency should order repairs, and the issuance of a notice of...

Do you pay your rent to the roommate, or the landlord? Even if you are not on the lease, if you have paid rent directly to the landlord, or...

It sounds like there was illegal/unpermitted construction work, which can be reported to the local code enforcement agency. You can also check with...

I am not aware of any law specifically prohibiting a "technology fee." However, regardless of the label, this is really a rent increase, so the...