I suggest you complain to the police, who will sometimes intervene in this kind of situation. Also complain to the local code enforcement...

If your roommate is a co-tenant/on the lease, you would have no right to evict, and can only sue for breach of contract (in small claims court or...

The settlement/early termination agreement you described did not seem to limit the use you would make of the space after the tenant moved out....

Your best option may be to sue in small claims court under Civil Code Section 1950.5. The deduction seems improper based on the permission from the...

The notification from the court is not service of process. Your deadline to respond to the complaint will begin running after you are properly...

I agree with Mr. Gross (although I am not sure such pre-trial motions are allowed in small claims court), but would add that tenants do have the...

I agree with Mr. Daymude's excellent advice, and would add that in addition to whatever protections you may have under Penal Code Section 396, you...

My condolences on your loss. Unless you paid rent directly to the landlord, or were otherwise recognized as a co-tenant, then it sounds like you...

You may well be able to obtain a restraining order under Code of Civil Procedure Section 527.6, but will have the burden of proof. However, that...

It sounds like some kind of illegal scare tactic. The landlord can't evict unless and until he/she obtains a judgment for unlawful detainer, then...