Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Threat By Landlord/Owner2

I entered into a 1 yr lese with my then best friend, and co-worker, who bought a condo that I was renting a room out of. Almost exactly 1 month before the lease was over, and 3 days before I was going to give my 30 day notice my friend(owner) literally busted my door down and verbally assaulted me. He called me all kinds of names and even threatened me with suggestive head nods(urging me to confront him). He was beligerently intoxicated, which witnesses can attest to, and keeps an un-registered firearm(shotgun) in the unit. I filed a complaint at the condos security office and moved out that night. I am now being sued in small claims for the last months rent and a late fee(~$900). I was served papers at work, and we still are co-workers. I believe I have a good case as the Plaintiff was in clear violation of my ''quiet enjoyment'' and therefore breached the lease himself. Please help. Thanks.

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