Whether or not you actually moved in, and regardless of your change in financial circumstances, if you signed a valid rental agreement, you are...

What can I do when my landlord try’s to evict me for withholding rent due to nothing being fixed in the place I rent?

From your description, you might have possible defenses to the unlawful detainer, possibly including habitability and/or illegal retaliation (see...

I recieved a "Notice to defendant of filing an unlawful detainer case" from court. Is this an official eviction?

Theoretically, you don't have to respond to the unlawful detainer until you are properly served. However, it would be a good idea to proactively...

Am I required to sign a rental agreement with new terms proposed by the landlord in a rent-stabilized Los Angeles apartment?

I have not read the ordinance you cited, but your description of it is consistent with many other local rent control/eviction control ordinances....

It is legal in the state of CA to send a 3 day notice to pay rent or quit via email?

Unless you file a timely response to the unlawful detainer, you risk losing by way of a default judgment, regardless of what potential defenses you...

Husband recently passed away & am wanting to sell the house BUT, it seems as though my name is on the deed but not on the title?

If the deed was somehow not recorded, it should still be possible to do so. However, you still need to consult with a probate attorney, including...

How spotless does my apartment need to be, also my sink is hanging on by a plank of wood.

You have some maintenance obligations, including under Civil Code Sections 1928-1929, but it sounds like the landlord is overreaching. Please...

Owner refund check not signed, refuses to answer calls or texts

Sue in small claims court under Civil Code Section 1950.5. You may also wish to consult with a local landlord-tenant attorney to see whether you...

How long does landlord have to make repairs after landlord has been notified & acknowledged they received my email?

The more conservative approach would be to immediately complain to the local code enforcement agency, and pay the rent under express written...

Do I have legal recourse as a subtenant when I attempted to pay the master tenants late rent and am now listed on the UD?

If they named you in the notice, they essentially accepted you as a lawful occupant, and should have accepted the rent (if timely tendered, which...