Trying to recover furniture and security deposit from ex-landlord

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

What is the maximum amount that rent can be increased in Burbank new building

The landlord can increase the rent by 10% or less on 30 days notice and more than 10% on 60 days notice

Since the contractor appears to be an unlicensed building contractor, you may wish to consider suing for negligence, breach of contract and...

Are city agencies exempt from the 5 hour lunch break rule

The meal break rules do not apply to public or government entities.

How can I make a employer me what he owe me if he was paying me cash?

First, even if you were working for cash, you likely have text messages or emails confirming your employment status. Second, you will likely...

Got fired from my job recently and thought it was pretty unfair.

Unfortunately, there is no law against an employer being unfair, unless the adverse employment action is motivated by hostility toward a protected...

The answer to your question depends in part on the nature of your complaint against the executive. If you were complaining about illegal or...

When a company down sizes it's employees, is it legal to force the remaining employees to work for set pay for 50-60hr wrk weeks

The company can ask you to work additional hours, but it has to compensate you at least at the minimum standards set by California law. The...

I am named "additionally insured" under a contractor's building insurance. The adjuster said I'm not covered. Insurance fraud?

You need to seek representation by a coverage lawyer, who can help you be taken seriously by the adjuster.

What action can I take against the landlord for uninhabitable living conditions if landlord is unresponsive?

You should consider contacting both the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department and the Los Angeles County Department of Public...