What can I do?

Particularly if the tenancy is subject to rent control/eviction control, it is not clear that the landlord had the right to make you change spaces...

Can the landlord let another renter use the basement from the house where I leave?

If the lease did not include the basement, then the landlord could normally use it for any lawful purpose. However, it seems doubtful that the...

Tenant stopped paying rent and owes me 18k

Unfortunately, his failure to pay rent does not excuse your legal obligation to promptly fix the furnace, and to provide adequate heat. If you...

No-that is clearly a violation of applicable habitability standards, including under Civil Code Sections 1941-1941.1. You should immediately...

My neighbor next room spying on my room everynight for my landlord . What should i do to stop them ?

Depending on the facts, you may have grounds to seek a restraining order under Code of Civil Procedure Section 527.6. You would have the burden of...

It is not clear from your post who is coming after you, and how. However, if there is litigation (other than in small claims court), you should be...

What is the landlords requirements regarding appliance replacement ?

I agree with Ms. Straus' practical observation. Moreover, unless the tenancy is subject to rent control, that kind of diminution in housing...

Complaint 3rd offense due to my 1 year old walking?

Unless the noise level violates a local noise ordinance, or would objectively meet the standards for a nuisance (see e.g. Civil Code Section 3479...

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I don't know if the pending divorce would dictate a different approach, and suggest you ask your family law attorney. However, the normal rule...

I agree with the advice from Mr. Kaufman and Mr. Moss, including to contact CIS. However, I would add that because you consented to the man living...