I was working for this company for an hourly rate he didnt pay us overtime he payed us cash

You are likely entitled to overtime, waiting time penalties and paystub penalties. The problem will be whether you can prove the existence of the...

Am I allowed to recording audio in my unit to prove existence of external noise/sound

You should be allowed to record inside your apartment, sound coming from "outside" your apartment.

Property on rent control - City of Los Angeles CA.- Landlord has no right to evict month to month tenancy?

Under the RSO, the landlord can only evict a tenant for a specified "legitimate" reason such as no payment of rent, nuisance, taking the property...

Is landlord responsible for pest control?

File a complaint with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health at: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/report/phreports.htm

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

Waiting time penalty for a year late checks that I am sure were never sent.

The employer is legally required to keep the records, so you can still make a claim via the Labor Commissioner or an attorney can write a demand...

I am clean for 8 years living in a sobar living month to month lease. The owner told me I have 30days to get out with no reason.

If you are paying rent, the landlord cannot simply call the police and have you thrown out. The fact the landlord is acting so unreasonable when...

How can I get my former employer to remove a few pictures of me from Yelp and Facebook?

You may have a claim for unauthorized use of image under Civil Code 3344, which provides for statutory, compensatory and punitive damages as well...

30 day notice, plus?

You would be wise to negotiate a fair resolution and put it in writing. A notice of termination with the wrong address is likely not effective. ...

Appliances wear out. If you are renting the property with A/C then you need to ensure it is in working order or negotiate a reduction in rent to...