You may want to have the space inspected by the local code enforcement agency. including to see if the basement conversion was done with permits,...

I suggest you immediately complain to the local code enforcement agency. The insulation may or may not meet applicable standards, but landlords are...

I'm sorry that you and your father are experiencing this. If you have not already done so, I suggest you complain to the local code enforcement...

A restraining order is not a complaint. And since you presumably did not sue for damages in the proceeding in which you obtained a restraining...

Disability discrimination is unlawful under a variety of laws, including the FEHA. You may have additional rights if the tenancy is subject to an...

Those kinds of substantial violations of habitability standards (see e.g. Civil Code Sections 1941-1941.1) can give you both the right to withhold...

A notice by text is not valid. The deadline for responding to a (written) notice generally runs from when the notice is served - not from whatever...

I agree with Mr. Kane, but would add that you may well be entitled to a partial rent refund and other compensation under legal theories of...

Immediately complain to the local code enforcement agency. All tenants dealing with this issue should be entitled to a partial rent refund and...

Unless the lease contained some sort of automatic renewal/extension language (which many do), you would not need to give notice - you would simply...