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...

I agree with Mr. Vinoly, but would add that if the judge denies the continuance, you may want (if the late-provided materials would have been...

I agree with Mr. Vinoly, but would add that because the landlord dismissed, you are the prevailing party as to costs. If you want to pursue that...

It sounds like you negotiated a settlement, but the tenant has repudiated it, and refused to sign. That should leave you free to sue for...

I agree with Ms. Straus - probably a motion to set aside the default and default judgment under Code of Civil Procedure Sections 473 and 473.5....

I agree with Mr. Bussman's excellent advice, but would add that you may well want to consider seeking your own restraining order, as well as filing...

Tenants are generally only allowed to withhold rent if there are substantial habitability violations. State law generally doe snot require...

You can try complaining to the local code enforcement agency, but since state law generally does not require a landlord to provide a/c, I am not...

Since the landlord blew the 21 day deadline under Civil Code Section 1950.5, the landlord technically waived the right to take any deductions, and...

Depending on the facts, you could be considered either a tenant, or an employee/licensee. If a tenant, then you would have clear claims for an...