The only elevator has been under maintenance for over 5 months... What are my rights as a tenant?

You can file a complaint with the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department for a reduction in services. If you are disabled and...

How do I get may landlord to allow me to turn my gas and electricity back on after he turned it off to make me leave??

File a complaint with the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department. Their determination will be helpful when you sue in small claims

My landlord gave my wife and I a notice of seismic retrofit work. By the way my wife is pregnant.Any advice?

Contact the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department for assistance. If you are not able to inhabit your apartment outside of normal...

Are there additional penalties if a property management company does not return a security deposit before 21 days?

Under Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord is supposed to return your security deposit within 21 days of termination of the rental agreement and provide...

My mom is having a difficult time with her landlord. There are several things that the landlord does that appear to be illegal.

You should contact the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department for assistance.

Regarding the AB-5 in CA, can an employer change all employees to be "independent contractors" suddenly with a pay cut?

Unless you have a written contract or collective bargaining agreement to the contrary, your employer may prospectively cut your pay and benefits,...

What can I do about my landlord who will not resolve a disgusting bug infestation in Los Angeles?

You should consider filing complaints about the vermin infestations with both the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the Los...

You should consider filing a complaint with the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department. There may be a binding contract because...

Can I sue my old job for my paycheck that is over a month due?

If your employer terminated you, then all compensation earned, including accrued vacation plus accrued and used paid sick leave must be paid within...

My shady NoHo landlord wants to demolish to build Air BnB condos. What am I entitled to financially?

This is an educational forum. It is not protected by the attorney client privilege. There are a lot of details that would be needed to make an...