You can try complaining to the police about the illegal lockout - they will sometimes intervene. You can sue to try to get back into the house,...

I am not aware of any law requiring a landlord to provide a reference. $3000 seems pretty high for that "service," so you could try to bargain, or...

You would normally sue them for your damages. Although there are some exception, damages would normally be calculated based on the fair market...

If you do not timely comply with a pay or quit notice, the landlord is not required to accept rent later, and drop the unlawful detainer. However,...

Although you may very well have claims against the subtenant, it also sounds like you are engaging in a lot of illegal self-help measures which...

The charges/deductions sound improper. You left the place clean, and are not responsible for ordinary wear and tear, or pre-existing problems. I...

It is unclear from the post whether this tenancy is residential or commercial. If residential, then any lease language violating Civil Code Section...

You may well have grounds to rescind your lease under Civil Code Section 1689, based on fraud and partial failure of consideration. If you want...

Mr. Bui is correct that you MAY have a retaliatory eviction defense under Civil Code Section 1942.5. However, you would have the burden of proof,...

It is too late for discovery. However, the landlord has the burden of proof with respect to this fault-based eviction. Before the trial begins,...