I'm sorry you and your roommates experienced this. Did you/your roommates ever file a police report and/or sue for the unlawful entry, assault,...

Civil Code Section 1954 does not specifically authorize entry for purposes of an appraisal, although it does allow the property to be entered to...

If you moved out, and surrendered possession, the case would not be dismissed. However, the judge should (although it doesn't always happen)...

Although there are some exceptions, landlords are usually not liable for injuries or property damage caused by criminal activities. If the...

You can sue the brother in law (in small claims court or otherwise) for negligence, trespass to chattels, etc. However, the owner/landlord would...

The local police may assist in this kind of situation. If not, you can sue for damages and/or an injunction requiring her to release your property.

You should have a local landlord-tenant attorney review the emails, etc. to see whether you have a binding agreement. If so, you could sue in...

Termination notices for a no-fault eviction of a rent-controlled tenant can be complicated, and if you do it incorrectly, you would have to start...

If you feel you were wrongfully towed, and can't get anywhere with the landlord, suing the landlord (who I assume is the party who called the tow...

The no subleasing clause is intended to protect the landlord - not other tenants in the building. So, the landlord is free to waive enforcement of...