If your tenancy is subject to rent control, including AB 1482, then the size of the rent increase would almost certainly be illegal. Even if the...

If you had a deposit, the landlord would normally take the charges out of the deposit, and then send you an accounting as per Civil Code Section...

The person suing you will have the burden of proof at the upcoming hearing/trial. However, if you can afford it, you should try to hire an attorney...

Your post does not seem to mention how the other owner, your sister, feels about all of this. You would probably have to work with her with respect...

I agree with Mr. Gross, but would add that if this problem was known by the seller, and not disclosed, you may have grounds to rescind the purchase...

Cross-complaints are not allowed in unlawful detainers. However, if the eviction is based on nonpayment, you can certainly bring up as a defense...

I suggest you start by immediately complaining to the local code enforcement agency. Ideally, the agency will inspect, cite the landlord, and order...

Tenants are not responsible for pre-existing defects, or ordinary wear and tear. I suggest you either complain to the local code enforcement...

The answer would normally depend on the language of your lease. If the lease allows the landlord to charge such a fee to review/process such an...

If your tenancy is subject to eviction control, including AB 1482, the landlord can normally only require you to sign a new lease on substantially...