You could try complaining to the local code enforcement agency. However, it sounds like the stain is more of an eyesore than what the law would...

This issue is generally covered by Civil Code Section 1980 and following. If the landlord refuses to comply and/or unlawfully keeps/disposes of...

I suggest complaining to the local code enforcement agency. The addendum to the lease appears illegal, including under Civil Code Sections 1668,...

If you have a legitimate ESA, then you have rights under FEHA and other disability rights laws. I suggest you seek help from the Cal. DFEH, or...

Although landlords have a legal duty to fix habitability or other health/safety issues (which might include the carpeting, if there is a tripping...

I would hope your pay and stay agreement spelled this out, but you would usually owe the back rent, whether or not those checks were returned (they...

Once you accepted/demanded rent, he became a tenant - not a guest or licensee. Locking him out would be illegal and actionable - see e.g. Civil...

It sounds like the rental agreement was orally modified to include the pet rent. If there was a subsequent new lease, that should have...

You should complain to the local code enforcement agency about any habitability violations or other code violations. However, the landlord would...

I agree with Mr. Vinoly, but would add that you may well now have the right to "repair and deduct" under Civil Code Section 1942, and should also...