Many leases (or the related parking agreement) restrict the uses of the parking space (e.g. no storage), and also restrict the ability of the...

I agree with Mr. Kane, but would add that you may be entitled to a partial rent refund and other compensation under legal theories of habitability,...

If the landlord missed the deadline in Civil Code Section 1950.5 for accounting for the deposit, then the landlord technically lost any potential...

The first step should be to make a claim on your homeowners insurance, if you have it. If you have insurance, it may well apply to this...

Even if the claims lack merit, you must timely file an appropriate response (e.g. an answer or a demurrer) with the court, or a default judgment...

Your post does not describe the terms of the restraining order, but I would assume it bars stalking and harassment. Moreover, the tenants would...

Your post does not indicate whether smoking is a clear violation of the CC & Rs. If it is, then you have clear legal remedies. If not, then it...

Technically, that may well be a violation of your legal rights. However, I agree with Mr. Kane that it would be better to try to resolve this...

I suggest starting with a California attorney, who can review the facts and documents, and advise further. The Cal. lawyer should be able to...

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