Sue in small claims court under Civil Code Section 1950.5.

If you think that the carpet somehow violates applicable habitability or health/safety laws, complain to the local code enforcement agency. If...

If your friend paid rent, or otherwise became a tenant, changing the locks could well be illegal and actionable, including under Civil Code Section...

I agree with Mr. Kane's excellent answer, but would add that you may have additional rights if your tenancy is subject to an eviction control law...

Yes-just sue in small claims court, possibly on the legal theory of constructive trust.

The landlord must give you written notice under Civil Code Sections 1946-1946.1. If the tenancy is subject to an eviction control law (e.g. AB...

Even if the unlawful detainer has no merit, you need to timely respond to the lawsuit, or a default judgment can be entered against you. San...

Your post is a bit unclear - served with what? Once ownership changes, your obligations, including for paying rent, shift to the new owner, and...

If your tenancy is subject to an eviction control law, including LA's RSO, the landlord can only evict for certain limited reasons, and would have...

If the landlord knew about the bedbugs, and failed to disclose this to you, you may well have grounds to rescind your lease for fraud under Civil...