You should immediately file a complaint with the Santa Monica Rent Control Board. If the landlord was accept payments from you, then you should be...

How can I make my ex girlfriend leave legally ?

Since your ex has gotten violent with you, safety first. Get a domestic violence or anti-harassment restraining order to keep her away from your...

Landlord/ tenant illegal unit?

It is impossible to determine the fairness of the proposed settlement without knowing more facts and the reasons for your current lawyer's...

Yes. A landlord can offer financial incentives like lower rent and/or months free rent to all prospective tenants, but not the existing tenants....

How do I file for a power of attorney?

There are free statutory power of attorney forms online. If your mother is not able or competent to sign one, then you will need to go to Probate...

As the tenant, you are not at fault for living in an illegal dwelling. The landlord's violation of the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization...

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How do I report a LL that has been fumigating for bugs in unoccupied neighboring apartments without notifying tenants?

You can file a free online complaint with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

Do I pay rent after confirmed rental doesnt have Certificate of Occupancy; Unregistered; suspect code violations + want to move?

Under the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance, if the dwelling unit is an illegal dwelling, the landlord will be unable to collect...

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Can my employer withhold tips until I make a perfectly round loaf of bread first? I work at a bakery.

Your employer has no right to withhold tips based on performance. Tips are the property of the employees, not the employer.

In california auto accident, can I get diminished value for my car? What about from my own insurance company? Other driver has

You may be able to recover the unpaid portion of diminished value of your vehicle, if you comprehensive insurance and/or underinsured/uninsured...