The attorney has no direct power to unseal court records, but could take actions which might result in the record becoming unsealed - possibly...

If the ex was your tenant, and is behind on the rent, you could try serving a notice of belief of abandonment under Civil Code Section...

You should have a defense if the landlord failed/refused to accept the rent if you offered full payment before the notice expired. As one treatise...

Your post does not describe the errors in the notice. However, in general, the statutory requirements for notices are strictly construed, so any...

If you haven't already done so, I suggest complaining to the local code enforcement agency. You may also have viable claims for a partial rent...

Unfortunately, this site is just for legal problems - if you can't pay back the back rent, you might try seeking help from a local social services...

Yes. As one treatise explains, refusal can constitute unlawful discrimination: " [2:598.3] Modifications to rental unit: Refusal to permit, at the...

It is unclear from your post whether the roommate is a subtenant or a co-tenant. Co-tenancies do not necessarily require an amendment to the lease...

A lot will turn on the exact language of whatever agreement was made with the former owner - from your description, it is even possible that the...

It is unclear from your post what the notice requires you to cure. In any event, assuming that the notice demands something you are legally...