If no answer was filed to your cross-complaint, you would normally take the cross-defendant's default. If the cross-defendant can't be bothered to...

The landlord has the burden of proof as to any claims that your alleged misconduct causes the blockage/plumbing issue. From your description, the...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Since the described entries do not comply with Civil Code Section 1954, you can lawfully deny entry, and...

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If the landlord accepted rent directly from your adult child, it is arguable that your child is now a co-tenant, rather than a subtenant. If so,...

Code Civ. Proc., § 2024.020 provides: "(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any party shall be entitled as a matter of right to...

Especially if (as seems to be the case) that the defective conditions were caused by the landlord's failure to properly maintain the property, I...

If the tenancy is subject to rent control, then it sounds like you would have a viable argument for diminution in housing services.

I am not familiar with LA's RSO. However, but many rent/eviction control laws require the landlord to offer the unit back to the tenant if the...

Once you gave notice, the landlord was free to evaluate the local market conditions, and price the rental accordingly. The landlord would also...

Your post is a bit ambiguous. However, if you are not sure the tenant has moved out, you can serve proper notice under Civil Code Section 1951.3,...