My landlord breached my contract and I was under rent control laws. I have since moved, do I file it under my previous address?

If you are suing in small claims court, the court's small claims court advisor may be able to advise you about venue issues. For example, under...

Do I have to pay my landlord rent after he refused to accept it because I asked for a reciept?

It would be his word against yours as to whether he refused the payment, so you should timely pay it if he gives you a 3-day notice. If he doesn't...

What do I do if my landlord gives me s 3 day notice to pay or quit and then tells me that he doesn't want my money?

You need to timely file a response with the court, or a default judgment can be entered against you, and you can be evicted without a trial. That...

Loud dance studio was rented right above our business, which is an acupuncture center that relies on a quiet space.

I agree with Mr. Franco, but would add that regardless of what your lease says about the landlord's obligations, you may have rights directly...

Is my house covered under the FEHA or FHA?

Whether or not your tenancy falls within those laws (I believe it would be covered by FEHA), you should have protections under other disability...

Nobody owes you $ for a fire unless you can prove that they were negligent, or otherwise legally at fault. If you can do so, then you can go after...

I SHARE A ONE BDRM MY ROOMATE IS FIRST ON LEASE BUT IVE PAID THE RENT LAST TWO MOTHS HE PAID BACK 1 MONTH NOW STILL OWES

Since you are both on the lease, he would be your co-tenant, rather than a subtenant, and you have no right to evict him - only the landlord...

Can a roommate who is not on the lease move out without notice?

It sounds like he is a month-to-month subtenant. If so, and if he is basically giving notice now, he should owe 30 days rent, unless you get a...

In a month to month rental agreement, the tenant did not give a 30 day notice, can the landlord keep the deposit?

Probably yes, but the landlord should timely provide an accounting as per Civil Code Section 1950.5. If the room is re-rented before the end of...

You may have rights under the retaliatory eviction statute, Civil Code Section 1942.5. You would have the burden of proof, but may be able to...