You can't deduct personal property damages from your rent, but can sue for damages in small claims court or otherwise. Under some circumstance,...

You are not responsible for ordinary wear and tear, or for pre-existing conditions. You can sue in small claims court under Civil Code Section...

I suggest that you start by complaining to the local code enforcement agency. The agency would normally inspect, cite the landlord, and order...

The 21 day window under Civil Code Section 1950.5 only sets a deadline for a landlord to take deductions from a security deposit, and does not...

I agree with Mr. Daymude, but would add that if this is a rent-controlled tenancy, then the change could be viewed as an actionable diminution in...

Late fees are generally invalid in California residential tenancies. See Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp. 7, 12. However, you...

I suggest you treat it all as security deposit money, and timely account for it as per Civil Code Section 1950.5. If there is any push back, it...

Your landlord would have to cooperate with this. Moreover, if your co-tenancy is subject to an eviction control law (e.g. AB 1482), the landlord...

You can always try that approach. However, the cold plain fact is that the landlord does not have to grant you any leeway, and that if you don't...

Late fees are generally invalid in California residential tenancies. See Orozco v. Casimiro (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th Supp. 7, 12.