Unlawful Detainer Case Dismissal
Summary
In California, tenants have the right to invite guests and must be provided with heat. If a landlord fails to meet these obligations, it may be grounds for dismissal of an unlawful detainer case. Tenants can potentially sue for damages due to breach of the implied warranty of habitability and may deduct repair costs from rent under certain conditions. Consult a local attorney for specific advice.Full Conversation
I have already filed an answer and asked for a trial in a unlawful detainer case can I file a motion for a complete dismissal due to the fact that the landlord did not put in
To understand your situation better, could you clarify what specific obligations or details the landlord failed to include in your rental agreement?
For the first eight years of the residency in a rent apartment in San Francisco I was denied of the basic right to have visitors and was actually lied to by the owner and the owner himself physically remove the cap guest from meeting
In California, tenants have the right to invite guests to their rental property. If the landlord violated this right, it may be grounds for dismissal. Please consult a local attorney for a detailed analysis.
There's been no heat in my room for 10 years
In California, landlords are legally obligated to provide heat. If you've been without heat for 10 years, you might have a case for "constructive eviction." Consult with a local attorney for more insights.
California if a landlord reaches the lease or does not fulfill obligations in the lease even though the tenant has paid the tenant finds out later of the obligations can you back charge the landlord
In California:
- Tenants can potentially sue landlords for damages due to "breach of the implied warranty of habitability."
- This includes failure to provide heat.
- Tenants may also deduct repair amounts from rent under certain conditions.
- Please consult a local attorney for specific advice.