Can i sue my landlord for back rent for backrent for renting me a illegal apartment without a certificate of occupancy?

If the illegal unit is in the City of Los Angeles, the landlord will be required to return it to its original use and pay your relocation...

How can i contact a good lawyer for a hostile work environment?

You should look on AVVO, Google and contact the County Bar for a referral. Look at the attorney's reviews and answers. Their website will have...

You may have a claim for late payment penalties, if the severance payment is considered wages. This would depend on the terms of the severance...

My air conditioning wasn't working properly in the summer months and it took three months to fix, can I be compensated?

Assuming A/C is provided for under your lease, you could file a complaint with the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department as well as...

You should contact the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department. Such a waiver is likely unenforceable. The landlord should be...

You should immediately file a police report. In a criminal action, you may be entitled to restitution of your economic losses, such as lost wages...

Am I eligible for overtime?

If you do not spend 51% of your time supervising other employees, then you should be entitled to collect overtime. You should speak with an...

Since Long Beach does not have rent control, common law and equity apply. Thus, a court would probably not allow the tenants to get a refund of all...

Requesting personnel file

I am sorry to hear about your situation. You should immediately apply for unemployment. You also have a duty to mitigate your damages by looking...

Under Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord may only make deductions from a tenant's security deposit for unpaid rent, cleaning and damages beyond normal...