I generally agree with Ms. Koslyn, but would note that IF you could prove that the owner/manager was engaging in some manner of illegal...

If the landlord proves unresponsive, complain to the local code enforcement agency. You can try suing in small claims court for habitability,...

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Assuming your/your son's occupancy rights were properly terminated by the letter, and the divorce/custody orders, your ex can sue you for unlawful...

It is hard to be certain without reading the documents. However, you would probably want to file a motion under Code of Civil Procedure Section...

If your tenancy commenced after the amendments to Civil Code Section 1950.5 went into effect, then you might have a claim. However, as you note the...

The lease provisions you describe don't sound like they give the owner any type of early termination rights. Consequently, you would normally have...

Because the landlord has been accepting rent for the past 18 months, the landlord should have waived any right to try to evict for the alleged...

I agree with Mr. Harkness. However, if the tenancy is now month-to-month, subject to any applicable restrictions (e.g. any rent control law, and...

The amount of the delay is not long enough to justify a motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute. If you have viable defenses, you can assert...

My sympathies on your very challenging situation. However, unless there was a pending lawsuit (in which case you should be able to get the mold...