I agree with Mr. Kane, but would add that the failure of the landlord to disclose the previous cockroach issues might well give you grounds to...

If you don't comply with the notice, the landlord could not lawfully lock you out - he/she would have to evict through the courts, by suing for...

If you think that the condition of the carpeting (which I am assuming was not your fault) violates some health and safety code, you can complain to...

If the insurance company wanted to press this claim, they would have the burden of proof that you engaged in misconduct (e.g. negligence) which...

You would normally have a legal duty to intervene here to protect your tenant's quiet enjoyment rights. Andrews v. Mobile Aire Estates (2005) 125...

You can, but must timely account for the deposit as per Civil Code Section 1950.5. I suggest not deducting the late fee, since late fees are...

Acceptance of rent after learning of an alleged lease violation usually waives any right to evict for that lease violation. I suggest you seek...

Under Civil Code Section 1954, the landlord is allowed to enter, on proper notice, for certain specified reasons, including to make necessary...

Cancel the automatic payments, and going forward pay the correct amount. If the landlord fails to timely refund the over payments, sue in small...

You could try complaining to the local code enforcement about the wall, or you should have the right to repair and deduct under Civil Code Section...