I agree with Mr. Moss, but would add that it would probably make sense for you to complain to the local code enforcement agency, which should cite...

Your post is a bit unclear. However, if the owner is suing you because the master tenant engaged in unauthorized subleasing, you may well have a...

There is no specific deadline, unless the City issued a citation, and set a deadline in that citation. However, the repair must be made within a...

Court costs (e.g. court filing fees) are normally recoverable by the prevailing party in a lawsuit. However, attorney fees are normally only...

If the property is subject to LA's RSO, the landlord can only evict for one of the limited reasons specified in that law, and I don't believe those...

You can make inquiries to the landlord and any neighbors, or can hire a private investigator. Moreover, if you complain, the landlord has a...

I agree with Mr. Moss, but would add that it would not be wise to insist on the release of claims, unless you are paying the tenant for such a...

Late fees are normally illegal in residential tenancies, under the authority you cited (and other cases). However, the landlord would still be...

You were wrongfully evicted, and should not owe any rent accruing after your move out date. You should also have claims against your landlord...

You need to provide timely and legally sufficient written responses to the interrogatories. If you fail to do so, the landlord can bring a motion...