No. the landlord can not break your lease to upgrade the electrical at your expense. File a complaint with the Los Angeles Housing Department. ...

You post does not indicate why you are being "blocked" from hiring an attorney. You should look on Avvo or use Google to find knowledgeable...

I agree with Mr. Busch's excellent answer. I would add another option - filing a complaint with the Los Angeles Housing Department.

Contact the Los Angeles Housing Department for assistance. For more information go...

I agree with Mr. Pederson and Mr. Bernard. I merely add that you should consider applying for unemployment.

You can refuse and your employer can terminate you for refusing unless your refusal is based on a protected activity.

You can likely move to disqualify the lawyer who previously presented you against the tenant, who later hired your former lawyer to represent the...

In addition to Mr. Busch's excellent response, I suggest you open a bank account and deposit the rent that the landlord is not allowing you to pay...

If your landlord knowingly accepted rent from you and you live in an apartment covered by the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance,...

If she never paid you any rent, she is not a tenant and not entitled to relocation assistance.