Greetings,


I am searching for a lawyer to help me with issues I am currently having with my landlord. On Feb 21st I discovered the wall behind my shower was rotted due to a leaking pipe likely caused by the very acidic well water. When I informed my landlord of the leak, he told me "You can just move" on my voicemail. I asked for a licensed contractor to do the repair. My landlord usually sends handymen to do repairs, who are drug addicts and thieves. He fought me on this and I gave the handyman a chance. The handyman said this was a project bigger than he could legally do. He also said that a musky smell is mold in the wall. A licensed contractor came and opened part of the wall to locate the leak and plumber stopped the leak. I asked for a mold inspection and a temporary place to stay at until it was safe for me to live in the house. My landlord initially agreed to this, but now says that I had to pay for this. He is also blaming me for the leak and threatening to sue me for damages. His lawyer has delivered a 60 day notice to quit, requiring me to move. I informed them that I was withholding rent as the house is not considered habitable and putting my health at risk. I've been to a doctor, who diagnosed me with having a sinus infection, likely caused by the mold spores in the house. The landlord's lawyer is now threatening to evict me with a 3 day notice. I believe this is a retaliatory eviction and not lawful. The landlord has repeatedly lied and failed to follow through on agreements we've had. 


I believe I have a case for 

-retaliatory eviction

-not required to pay rent for an unhabitable house

-my security deposit fully refunded

-not responsible for repairs


If you can help me with dealing with these issues, please let me know so we can discuss this and go over the evidence I have. 


Thank you for your time,

Anthony Minasian 

11553 W Brookview Dr

Grass Valley, CA 95945

(530)263-8669