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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Section 520

Citation
Section 520
Parent Document
Western Land Office, Inc. v. Cervantes, 175 Cal. App. 3d 724 (1985)
Jurisdiction
California (state)
Effective Date
1985-12-13

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Schweiger complained to his landlord about two broken windows and a broken back door that could not be locked. About two weeks later, the landlord responded with a letter informing Schweiger that his rent would be increased. Then the landlord replaced the two broken windows, but did not repair the back door. Schweiger therefore refused to pay the increased rent. After appropriate notice the landlord commenced an unlawful detainer action. Schweiger defended on the ground that the imposed rent increase was unlawful retaliation against him for asserting his statutory rights. The small claims court rendered judgment in favor of the landlord. Schweiger *735