Tenant Law?

You should consider filing complaints with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the City of Los Angeles Housing + Community...

Being named Chief Officer of a Company

You should be aware that Labor Code 588.1 provides for individual liability of corporate officers, when an employer fails to pay...

If a 60 day notice is given to a tenant, on a month to month lease, on the 14th of the month, when does the 60 days start?

The 60 days starts immediately. It does wait until the start of the next rental period.

My neighbor, a 90-yr woman recovering from a stroke, has a lodger who for over 9 years has refused verbal notices to move out.

Your neighbor should hire a landlord tenant lawyer to handle the eviction. She should also consider contacting an elder abuse lawyer and/or the...

What can I do for living in uninhabitable living conditions?

Contact the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department to report the uninhabitable conditions and request a rent reduction for the...

Can I whistle-blow my employer for misuse of grant funding?

Labor Code section 1102.5 provides remedies if your employer retaliates against for whistle blowing, i.e. reporting the illegal conduct to your...

If someone is in the country illegally and has a job, can that illegal person sue for injuries sustained at work?

In California, a person's immigration status is mostly irrelevant in litigation and generally inadmissible.

Typically, the rent is pro-rated based on the number of days in the actual month that you vacate.

My last paycheck after giving my two weeks.

Your employer is required to give you your final check within 24 hours of terminating you. As a result, you are entitled to waiting time penalties...

Am I correct that my former landlord must forfeit monies deducted from my sec. deposit due to their not providing receipts?

Under Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord may only make deductions from your security deposit for unpaid rent, cleaning and damages beyond normal wear...