Technically, a landlord waives any right to take deductions if the landlord fails to account for the deposit within the deadline set under Civil...

I am sorry this happened to you. However, unless you can prove that the landlord was put on notice that the third party was likely to commit arson,...

I agree with the other answers, but think this treatise excerpt may clarify things a bit: [12:982] Effect of voluntary dismissal: Usually, the...

If you have not already done so, you must timely file an appropriate written response with the court (possibly a Judicial Council form answer for...

It seems doubtful that this situation would violate any health/safety codes, but you could check with the local code enforcement agency. You...

I agree with the other answers, but would also note that such limitation of liability provisions are sometimes enforceable, but the law (including...

You are not responsible for ordinary wear and tear, and have the (limited) repair and deduct rights laid out in Civil Code Section 1942. You may...

You would not automatically be entitled to recover those expenses, and so would need to make an enforceable contract (probably with the help of an...

It sounds like you would have a claim for fraud/wrongful eviction, subject to a possible defense under the litigation privilege (see Civil Code...

I'm sorry your mother was injured, and hope she is healing well. Civil Code Section 1950.5 contains no exception for that. If the tenant is...