If the rental agreement called for you to pay utilities, then that should still be enforceable within the period of the statute of limitations...

Can you help me recover my house?

If you recorded a notice of pending action when you filed the quiet title action, then you may be able to recover the property if/when you win the...

I want to sue my former landlord- for wrongful eviction and keeping my deposit. Should I do these in two separate lawsuits?

The security deposit issue is separate from the other issues, and the cause of action would not have accrued until the deadline specified in Civil...

If you have an unexpired fixed-term lease which includes the garage, then the landlord probably can't do anything until the lease expires. If you...

I live in California can my landlord raise my rent $200 more in a 30 day notice if theirs a lease ?

If you have an unexpired lease, then rent can only be increased if allowed by that lease. if you are month-to-month, and not subject to rent...

S.O.S. im in need of help due to my landlord

Your post does not indicate how he is doing it (e.g. 30/60 day notice). In any event, consult a local landlord-tenant attorney or tenants rights...

Does the landlord have the right to use my security deposit to hire someone to clean the floor? is this wear and tear issue?

If you want to contest any deductions the landlord took under Civil Code Section 1950.5, you can sue in small claims court. However, many judges...

Renters rights, what should I do

You should immediately complain to the local code enforcement agency. This should put you in a stronger position - see e.g. Civil Code Sections...

If we were renting through a property management whom we paid our deposit to and our house gets sold at auction what happens

Both the new and old owner could well have liability for the security deposit under Civil Code Section 1950.5. You may also have claims against...

Can I make my landlord help me if I have a rat in my apartment unit.?

You should complain to the SF Dept. of Building Inspection, and any other habitability issues. The landlord has a legal obligation to effectively...