I'm sorry you experienced this. Residential tenants have a limited right to "repair and deduct" under Civil Code Section 1942. If the landlord...

A new owner takes the property subject to the existing leases. So, unless they are somehow violating the lease, or the lease gave the landlord some...

Many HOAs are reluctant to get involved in this kind of situation. In any event, the legal question is whether the activity by the neighbors,...

If the tenancy is subject to LA's RSO, then I am not sure the landlord has stated adequate grounds for eviction, and would have to pay relocation...

Under the circumstances you describe, the landlord should not name you in any lawsuit involving the property (e.g. for eviction or breach of...

California law generally only allows a tenant to withhold rent or take deductions from rent for habitability issues (see e.g. Civil Code Sections...

I agree with Mr. Isquith, but would add that many courts allow you to attend such a hearing remotely, often via Court Call, or a Zoom set up by the...

I suggest you complain to the local enforcement agency, and ask them to follow up with the landlord. The landlord can't require you to do...

You can sue in small claims court, and argue that the deposit should be returned, because no contract was ever formed. However, if the lease term...

Unless the lease characterizes the deposit as last month's rent, you have no right to use it for that purpose without the landlord's consent....