Most rental agreements prohibit a tenant from making any alterations without the landlord's prior written consent. If you violated such a...

If the property occupied by the offending neighbors is owned/controlled by your landlord, then your landlord has a legal obligation to properly...

Unless there is something in your lease allowing the owner to terminate it early, then your landlord would have no right to evict until after the...

Just continue doing the best you can. Technically speaking, if you don't comply with the 21 day rule, you can't take any deductions. However, if...

Giving notice by text was not valid. You arguably waived that defect in your subsequent communications. However, to the degree there had been a...

You could try rescinding the lease for fraud under Civil Code Section 1689. However, you would have the burden of proof. In any event, the law...

It sounds like you have potential claims under legal theories of fraud (since the adverse conditions were not disclosed), nuisance, habitability...

I agree with Mr. Kane, but would add that you may have claims against the landlord based on nuisance, quiet enjoyment, violations of the local rent...

I suggest you sue in small claims court under Civil Code Section 1950.5. The landlord would have the burden of proof as to any deductions from your...

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Since the hearing already took place, you would need to file a motion to quash service, to set aside the judgment, etc. Promptly seek help from...