Suspended without pay after making multiple claims of discrimination and harassment

You should use Google, AVVO's Find A Lawyer Function or contact the local county bar association for a referral. Most employment lawyers provide...

What are the procedures for filing small claim court?

For information from the Los Angeles Superior Court on small claims procedures and online filing go...

What do I do?

You need to consult a lawyer immediately. You have potential fraud and conversion claims. There may be also statute of limitations issue, since...

What is the time frame that landlord needs to return the security deposit?

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

Can I continue with month to month rental when landlord wants a signed lease?

If the unit is covered by the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance, then the landlord cannot raise the rent more than 3%, unless the...

There is no 7 year rule on criminal background checks.

What can I do about not being able to park in my assigned parking space that I pay for?

You can file a free online complaint with the Los Angles Housing + Community Investment Department for loss of services meaning access to the...

Can I rent out my rent-controlled unit short-term?

Read your lease. It probably contains a prohibition on subletting the unit, so it would be violation of the lease. If the landlord can prove you...

What does it mean to exhaust administrative remedies in a employment litigation case?

To exhaust administrative remedies, you must file an administrative complaint with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing...

The landlord should not be able to recover the cost of cleaning carpet it immediately removed and replaced with tile. Under Civil Code 1950.5,...