Depending on the $ involved, the most practical option may be to sue in small claims court to recover any illegal rent overcharges (plus legal...

There was no legal requirement to share the report. However, in order to successfully sue the landlord for the mold issues, etc., the tenant would...

I generally agree with Mr. Selik, and suggest you seek help from a local landlord-tenant attorney - evictions can get complicated, and it is seldom...

Civil Code Section 1947.3(a) provides in relevant part: “(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a landlord or a landlord's agent shall allow a...

Unfortunately, there is no obvious short-term solution. The TRO was presumably issued ex parte, without you having an opportunity to respond....

There is no specific replacement date that I am aware of. However, since it is a health/tripping hazard, you could try complaining to the local...

Yes, including under legal theories of nuisance, negligence, and habitability.

Perjury is a criminal matter, and there civil claims are generally barred by Civil Code Section 47. However, the landlord filed a bad...

There is nothing illegal about serving different VALID notices on different dates. However, bogus or retaliatory notices may be actionable,...

Threats of violence should be reported to the police. They may also give you grounds to seek a civil harassment restraining order. Late fees are...