Do I need any approval from my landlord when I select a roommate?

That depends upon the language of your rental agreement. Most require prior landlord approval for subleasing. If you no longer have a copy of...

Yes, you can seek a restraining order. You would have the burden of proof, so should try to get good evidence 9audio, video, witnesses,...

Can my landlord take away my garage and give it to another tenant that already has one?

If the parking is part of the tenancy, the landlord can't take it away without giving proper notice under Civil Code Section 827. (This assumes you...

How can I remove a tenants 2 cars and some personal boxes he left behind ?

Consult a local landlord-tenant attorney for help. You would probably need to go through the disposal procedures described in Civil Code Section...

As a tenant of a residential lease how do I calculate loss of use & loss of peaceful enjoyment & personal time taken & costs?

I'm sorry you experienced this. There is no mathematical formula - it is worth whatever the judge/jury thinks it is worth. Assuming you can...

Roommate/tenant lock on door?

Unless your rental agreement prohibited such conduct (many agreements do address such issues), she was free to do so. If your rental agreement does...

Can I be evicted without legal court process?

Locking a tenant out, or engaging in similar self-help, is illegal and actionable - see e.g. Civil Code Sections 789.3 and 1940.2. You should...

How do I Find trusts? My landlord has one in California and one in New York

If there is litigation, you may be able to find out by the pretrial discovery process. If you obtained a judgment against the landlord, some...

Attorney fees

I agree with Mr. Parikh that you should consult a local landlord-tenant attorney about your lawsuit, the attorney fee issue, etc. The wording of...

How do we fight for our rights as tenants? In what way we can get reasonable compensation from our landlord?

I suggest you immediately complain to the local ode enforcement agency. If the agency cites the landlord, that will strengthen your legal position...