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....

You are not responsible fro pre-existing problems or ordinary wear and tear. To the degree you are at fault, the damages would normally take into...

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You should have grounds to terminate without penalty under Civil Code Section 1942 and/or the legal doctrine of constructive eviction. You may well...

If the landlord failed to timely comply with AB 1482, you should have a good argument that the rent is capped. I suggest you seek help from a...

You are not responsible for pre-existing conditions, or ordinary wear and tear. Moreover, if you were there 8 years, then at least some of the...

If you can meet your burden of proof (with witnesses, video, etc.), there should be grounds to seek a restraining order (see Code of Civil...

I'm sorry you find yourself in this situation. Your rights and options largely depend on what you signed. If you signed something like a...

I agree with Mr. Rafter, but would add that if the documents include a case number (which any valid summons/complaint would have to), then you - as...

The landlord must give proper notice under Civil Code Section 1954, and can only enter for one of the limited reasons authorized in that law....

Since it is your friend's place, you should immediately notify your friend, and send him/her a copy of the notice. If the landlord wants to try...