Can someone enforce an agreement for an illegal act?

The landlord's demand is illegal and he should not be able to enforce it. The landlord has no right to insist on illegal things. You should ask him...

What actions could I take if my landlord has not yet called an exterminator after multiple requests?

File Complaints with the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

My landloard was my employer. After I quit, I was told I had to leave my apartment.

If you were a tenant before you became a manager, then whatever tenant rights you had had remain. If you were before employment an RSO protected...

Severance Negotiation Questions - Attorney Review? CA Guidelines about FSA Funds?

Severance agreements vary greatly. There is no "form" that all employers use. You need specific confidential advice from an attorney, who has read...

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Is it possible to hold rent or get daily reduction for elevator broken over 30 days in Los Angeles?

I would not withhold rent. I would file a complaint for reduction in services with the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment...

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.