If he doesn't respond promptly to maintenance requests, you can complain to the local code enforcement agency (if it is actually a health/safety...

If contingencies were waived, and the seller is not somehow responsible for the financing delay, then the seller may be justified in demanding...

It sounds like you have ample grounds to at least serve a cure/quit notice, probably including on grounds of denial of access (assuming you...

The pendency of the small claims court case has no bearing on the tenant's right (if any) to keep occupying the rental unit, nor would it give the...

I agree with Mr. Chaddock, but would add that the safest approach is to pay the $ under express written protest, and then try suing in small claims...

If you can prove that the water leak was caused by the landlord's negligence or other misconduct, then you would have viable claims for personal...

If your UD is asking for damages after the termination notice expired, then the condition of the property could be relevant to that issue, and...

If you want to contest the deductions, you can sue in small claims court under Civil Code Section 1950.5. The landlord would have to justify the...

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The landlord would normally have to serve a cure or quit notice. If the landlord wanted to follow up with a lawsuit for unlawful detainer, the...

You should complain to the local code enforcement agency, the DFEH, etc. about the lack of accessible lifts. You could also consul a local...