Unless you somehow caused these problems, they would be the landlord's responsibility. I suggest you complain to the local code enforcement...

You can speculate, but it may not make much practical difference. You can file a timely memorandum of costs to recover your filing fee, but it is...

I am sorry you experienced this. The sheriff would only evict if a judgment had already been entered against you and your son. The fact that...

If the installation of the hardwood floors violated the CC & Rs, you don't need a sound check, and can simply sue to enforce the CC & Rs. You may...

I agree with Mr. Kane, and would add that California recognizes both a statutory retaliatory eviction defense (see Civil Code Section 1942.5), and...

You should immediately submit a claim to whatever insurer(s) you had during the relevant time period. Pending word from the insurer(s), you must...

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If you complain to the landlord, the landlord would have a legal duty to investigate, and take appropriate corrective actions. See Andrews v....

If the tenancy is subject to an eviction control law, such as AB 1482, the landlord could only evict for one of the specified reasons, and would...

I suggest you consult a local landlord-tenant attorney to evaluate whether the notice you gave was legally valid, and to follow up as...

I agree with Mr. Moss, but would add that if you are month-to-month, you can terminate your co-tenancy by giving proper written notice as per Civil...