Failure to provide a locking mail receptacle for each individual residential unit is a breach of the warranty of habitability. Civ. Code §...

If you make a unilateral rent reduction, you will risk a 3 Day Notice to Pay or Quit and ultimately an unlawful detainer. The safer route is to:...

You may be able to evict the tenant for failure to pay rent prior to the Pandemic, i.e. unpaid January and February rent.

First, Safety first, seeking to contact your family is at least inappropriate behavior. You should consider getting an anti-harassment restraining...

Can I seek compensation or a refund of my rent paid

Do not leave without consulting a lawyer. It sounds like you have been living in an illegal dwelling and may be entitled to substantial relocation...

Assuming you are working full time, you should have accumulated up to 6 paid days of sick leave, which you should be able to use while you cannot...

"Breach of Contract" by my employer??

Your employer cannot discipline you for using up your paid sick leave. You should file a complaint with the Labor Commissioner. Further, it appears...

What can I do if my landlord fails to provide utilities ?

It sounds like you live in an illegally constructed dwelling. Check with Paramount's department of building and safety. There are likely no permits...

I would ask the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department for assistance in seeking a reduction in services credit. You can file a...

Do I have the chance to win if I take my landlord to court for having workers remodel the house while I still live in it?

You are likely to be entitled to a credit for loss of your quiet enjoyment. You safest remedy is to seek to work something out with the landlord....