What options do I have when landlord won't fix a wall heater and a hot water heater and also a serious rat problem?

You could complain to the local code enforcement agency, and may have claims for damages under a variety of legal theories, including habitability,...

Can my landlord go into my private space as my bedroom during an inspection?. Can I refuse entry to my bedroom ?

Landlord entries are restricted by Civil Code Section 1954. That law does not authorize entries for general or annual inspections - only for...

I think I live in a illegal unit. What is the best way to prove this to a judge?

If the building was Ellis-ed, that would not make the unit illegal - it would just mean that the landlord could be liable for various kinds of...

Can my landlord require me to be present for repairs I am not responsible for?

Under Civil Code Section 1954, the landlord has a right to enter on proper notice for various specified purposes, which include to undertake...

Can a landlord charge you for paint only lived there 10 months walls still look new?

Under Civil Code Section 1950.5 and other applicable law, you are generally only responsible if there is damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, and...

No-see e.g. Civil Code Section 789.3.

Can landlord change the locks without notice. With all of my stuff, including meds breathing machine and wallet

You should start by making a police report. Local police sometimes intervene in the the event of an illegal lockout. You also have a host of...

What should I do about paying back rent on a parking garage if the landlord has never asked me for the rent?

Since it has only been a year, the debt is still owed - there is normally a 4 year statute of limitations on claims for breach of a written...

I rent from family member who got evicted I'm not on lease do I have to leave

You were a subtenant, and a subtenancy is forfeited when the master tenancy is forfeited. So, you would normally have no right to stay. If an...

How can I stay in place I paid rent to the tenant and they got evicted

You were a subtenant, and a subtenancy is forfeited when the master tenancy is forfeited. So, you would normally have no right to stay. If an...