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...

Since you received threats of violence, I suggest you make a police report. That process may also help you find the name of the offending neighbor...

You should complain to the local code enforcement agency. They should inspect, cite the landlord, and order that the landlord fix the...

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...