If you can prove that the seller knew about these issues before selling to you, and did not disclose the issues, then you should have grounds to...

I am sorry you are experiencing this. It sounds like you should have strong defenses under your contract to any eviction, and should also have...

The landlord did not have to wait 120 days to sue again, and you must timely file a response in court to the new lawsuit. When you do so, you can...

Try getting a new one from a locksmith or garage door company - you should be entitled to "repair and deduct" under Civil Code Section 1942....

Your first priority must be to file a timely and appropriate response to the unlawful detainer. If you can't quickly get help from a local...

If you can prove that you paid rent to the landlord's authorized agent, then the landlord should have no claims against you for back rent. If...

You may have grounds under Civil Code Section 1689 to rescind the lease for fraud. If you would prefer to stay, you may be entitled to...

Perjury and giving false evidence could be criminally prosecuted, but I don't believe there is a civil remedy. Since you were the defendant in...

If you are talking about terminating a month-to-month tenancy, Civil Code Section 1946 requires that a notice be in writing. The landlord could...

I'm sorry you experienced this. Your post does not indicate whether the ESAs fully comply with California's new stricter rules, as laid out in...