Do I have a case against my ex contractor for unfinished work?

You may wish to consider suing for negligence, breach of contract and violation of Business and Professions Code 7031(a) and (b), which are very...

Can/Should I withhold rent?

Assuming the illegal unit is covered by the RSO, you should be entitled to substantial relocation assistance, disgorgement of illegally collected...

What can I do when loosing money on rental property

You can apply to the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department for an additional rent adjustment to recover the cost of the repairs.

I need to know the California Code that protects an employee in a healthcare facility from reprimand and termination

The Fair Employment and Housing Act protects you from retaliation for reporting sexual harassment. The text is quoted below. You likely have...

Yes, a voicemail left by your landlord is typically admissible in an action filed against the landlord.

What can I do about not getting my hours?

Assuming you are an at will employee, your employer can change your hours (or even terminate you) for any reason or no reason. However, your...

You must be given the opportunity to take a rest break every 4 hours or major fraction thereof. If you are a non-exempt employee, you are entitled...

How to pursue getting escrow money back from a buyer who can't close? All contingency periods are cleared. Commercial property

You probably need a litigator with real estate experience. You will want to invoke mediation before arbitration, because if you used a standard...

I've been let go from work almost a week ago and haven't received my vacation pay. Can they do that?

First, waiting time penalties accrue when you separate from your job. Your employer has to pay all wages the day you are terminated or within 3...

My landlord uses my deposit prior to vacating she makes fribulous charges and I have disputed every single one .

Since you are remaining in the premises, you would likely be better off suing in small claims rather than unilaterally making deductions from the...