I agree with Mr. Davidson, but would add that if the (co)tenancy is subject to LA's RSO, or another eviction control law, the owner could only...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. A restraining order can be obtained for a shared space, but you would have the burden of proof...

If a room was rented to someone other than you, then I assume you did not have exclusive rights to the house. If not, then the owner may well have...

You are normally only responsible if the damage was your fault. Based on what you say, you don't owe the $, and should fight any related...

It probably means that a default judgment was obtained against you - presumably based on an inaccurate proof of service for the summons and...

You can repair and deduct if you meet the criteria laid out in Civil Code Section 1942. It is unclear whether that law would apply to a/c, because...

Unless the owner has complied with Civil Code Section 1962, you can demand that the manager (as the agent for the owner) do so. You should also...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. You may have grounds to sue your neighbor (and his tenants) for nuisance, and seek both damages and an...

The landlord has a legal duty to promptly and adequately investigate such complaints, and to take appropriate corrective steps if warranted. See...

The innocent owners would seem to have valid civil claims for conversion, breach of fiduciary duty, etc., and may be able to recover legal expenses...