Landlord enter unit without 24 notice removes property from unit no notice to move unit with no building permit block hot water?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. You should have ample grounds to seek damages, punitive damages, and at least a partial rent refund,...

Since the harassment stopped, you probably are not entitled to a restraining order (see Code of Civil Procedure Section 527.6). You can...

Can a private landlord rent a room to someone else after you signed a lease first? Is that legal? We signed a lease.

It sounds like she breached a binding contract. You should be able to sue in small claims court to recover your deposit (see Civil Code Section...

Can a landlord refuse to make repairs in your apartment?

If the landlord refuses to address significant repair issues, you have a variety of options, including invoking your right to repair and deduct...

There’s a leak in my restroom , it’s been leaking for a week. Can I get rent deducted for the month?

If the problem persists, you may wish to invoke your repair and deduct rights under Civil Code Section 1942, or complain to the local code...

Tenant rights

You should complain to the local code enforcement agency about these issues - and any other habitability violations. If the agency cites the...

Do i have to pay rent?

You should have the right to break your lease under Civil Code Section 1942 and/or the legal doctrine of constructive eviction (based on the...

Can my landlord post a letter on my door notifying my of a rent increase and not following up to assure that I received it?

Rent increase notices must be served as per Civil Code Section 827, and it does not sound like that occurred. In addition, the rent increase...

Roommate wants to move out but the rest of us cannot afford rent. Can he sue?

If everyone signed a fixed-term lease, which has not yet expired, then everyone is bound by it, and the departing roommate would be responsible for...

Can I get sued by renter?

If you timely complied with Civil Code Section 1950.5, you should be okay. If the tenant sues (presumably in small claims court), it would be...