The owner sold the property were I live ?

If you cannot move between the two units, it is likely an illegal dwelling and you should be entitled to relocation assistance and may be able to...

What should I do if I am misclassified as an independent contractor? Getting paid below minimum wage

You appear to be an employee, rather than in independent contractor. A hiring entity classifying an individual as an independent contractor now...

Is my landlord allowed to raise my rent a 2nd time in less than 12 months?

If your unit is under rent control, your landlord cannot lawfully raise your rent 6% within 6 months. Contact the Los Angeles Housing + Community...

How do I get my security deposit back?

Even if your roommate signs a lease addendum, the landlord still has to sign it or you are not entitled to recover your security deposit and be...

I miss a due date for a fix it ticket for not having my insurance card on me but I do have valid insurance before the ticket

You should immediately contact the Court to schedule a new hearing date. Hopefully, you have not yet fallen into a failure to appear, which will...

Work? Harassment and 10 minutes break

I am sorry to hear about your situation. Unfortunately, there is no law against an employer's bad behavior unless it motivated by hostility toward...

FMLA Interference?

I agree with Mr. Peterson well thought out answer. I write to add that although the California Family Rights Act provides broader rights in some...

Is this grounds for backpay?

Your employer is not allowed to retaliate against you for taking a legally protected leave such as maternity leave. Your employers actions appear...

What are the legal risks if I make a claim against my employer?

Cannabis businesses have agreed to follow all applicable California Labor law as part of their licensing process. Yet, many fail to have any HR...

A residential certificate of occupancy for the guest house is required or the lease is void. It sounds like an illegal dwelling and you should be...