The safest approach would be to pay the disputed $ under express written protest, and reserving your right to seek a refund. You can then sue (in...

I generally agree with Mr. Kane, but would add that since it was a one year extension - not more than a year - Civil Code Section 1624 would not...

Depending on how your claim is framed, the statute of limitations is normally 3-4 years. So, you can try to time your small claims court hearing to...

You need to fill out and file a Judicial Council request for dismissal form in which you dismiss the complaint without prejudice with respect to...

Your lease probably requires you to clean, and California law also requires you to leave it in at least as good a condition as when you moved in...

You can serve a pay or quit notice, and then follow up with an unlawful detainer if she doesn't pay. The pendency of the termination notice does...

Usually, the HOA would have no power to directly fine tenants. The fine would be against the condo owner, and the condo owner would have to pay it,...

I suggest complaining to the local code enforcement agency about the lack of sufficient heat. If the landlord tries to retaliate, you should...

You could try complaining to the local code enforcement agency. However, if the fan is working properly, but is simply inadequate, and cannot be...

If you can prove negligence (e.g. because the roof was really old, or there had been previous unfixed leaks) or other actionable misconduct, and...