If a default judgment has been entered against you, and you want to fight it, you need to file an ex parte application to stay the eviction, as...

The landlord would have the burden of proof as to all necessary elements of the UD claim, including that you were violating a lawful covenant, and...

If the complaint (as would be typical) named Doe defendants, and if the plaintiff served prejudgment claims of right to possession on those Does...

The new owner took the property subject to any unexpired fixed-term leases, and must honor the terms of those leases. Once the lease expires,...

Lodgers are defined in Civil Code Section 1946.5, which also discusses the procedures for evicting lodges. My understanding is that lodgers also...

It is a form of subleasing, so would normally be subject to whatever subleasing restrictions exist in your rental agreement (as well as any...

You can sue, but would still need (as part of your burden of proof) competent expert evidence to establish that the mold caused your health problems.

I suggest complaining to the local code enforcement agency. If the agency cites the landlord, and orders repairs, that may take care of the...

The landlord must timely and properly account for the security deposit as required by Civil Code Section 1950.5. If the landlord fails to do so...

A subtenant's right generally derive from the master tenant. Consequently, if the master tenancy is forfeited for some type of misconduct, that...