If the landlord tries to evict you on a fault basis, such as for nuisance, or breaching the lease, the landlord would have the burden of...

Can the judge request to keep a letter being addressed to him/her from one of the party’s from the case?

That sounds very irregular. In addition to what the other attorneys said, I would note that although you can't appeal the denial of your claim,...

From the description, you may well have grounds to give a 3-day notice to quit for nuisance, etc., and then follow up with an unlawful detainer....

My condolences. The lease expiration would not automatically provide grounds to evict if the tenancy is subject to an eviction control law,...

There is no fixed formula for habitability-rated rent reductions. If you withhold rent, and the landlord contests it, it is generally more...

Can the landlord collect utility costs on an illegal unit?

The utilities should fall within the broad definition of rent found in Section 37.2(p) of the SF rent control ordinance. Since no rent is...

What do I [respondent] have to do in a Landlord/Tenant appeal case?

You may not have to do anything immediately. However, the filing of the appellant's brief would probably trigger a deadline for you to file a...

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Each of the successive owners would normally be required to comply with applicable laws, including the implied warranty of habitability (see e.g....

Can I change the locks on a room inside my house from my husband?

You should talk to a family law attorney about both the divorce, and seeking a restraining order.

That would depend on the origin of the fire. If it resulted from negligence, then that person/company may well have liability. Do you have a...