I agree with my colleagues that proving your case would be difficult. However, the facts you outline, including your payment of the property taxes,...

If you are under rent control, you are probably barred from changing the rental agreement to shift that cost to the tenants. However, I suggest you...

If the landlord wants to move forward with a lawsuit for unlawful detainer (eviction), the landlord would have the burden of proof as to all...

Such a waiver of rights is almost certainly invalid as against public policy. Your post does not detail the other issues with the landlord....

It is unclear from your post whether she is a subtenant (e.g. because she paid some form of rent), or just a guest/licensee. In either case, a...

The older claims are probably barred by the statute of limitations (which is generally 4 years for breach of a written contract), or by various...

I agree with Mr. Dijulio, but would add that if the plaintiff is not honoring the stipulation/settlement agreement, it should be possible to get...

I suggest you promptly complain to the DFEH, and also seek help from a local landlord-tenant or disability rights attorney. If your tenancy is...

If you were the plaintiff, and didn't appear for trial, then it would not seem procedurally correct to enter your default - I believe the judge...

I agree with Mr. Moss, including that filing suit is sometimes not the best move if you want to avoid fracturing the relationship with the...