Is my landlord allow to withhold my security deposit for 6 months/fail to send me an itemized deductions and still win the case?

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 we bill the Landlord for back pay? and do we have the right to turn of electricity when we aren't using it?

Under Civil Code 1940.9, the landlord must reimburse your electricity or gas used outside your unit, unless it was expressly addressed in your lease.

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Under California law, hourly employees are entitled to paid for all hours actually worked. Further, depending on the number of worked in the day...

Can I sue my landlord for my entire security deposit if she was outside the 21 day window?

You will not get airfare and lost wages. You may get statutory double damages if your landlord violated Civil Code 1950.5 in bad faith in addition...

Can I give the tenants 30 days notice, amend their lease and begin charging for parking? Is this legal?

If the units are under rent control, you cannot unilateral start charging the existing tenants for parking.

Temporary Disabilities still owed? Wrongful termination?

You may have a claim for wrongful termination and/or retaliation. It is unclear what type of "help" you asked for. You should speak with an...

Do lawyers who handle discrimination and retaliation cases usually handle cases paid by hour or on contingency?

This is an educational forum. It is not for soliciting attorney. Most attorneys who represent plaintiffs in discrimination and retaliation...

Can a landlord refuse to accommodate me while I don't have a place to cook for three weeks and force me to "eat out".

You should be entitled to a rent credit for a reduction in services. The Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department has regulations...

Can she still sue for return of her security deposit? It has been more than 4 years; isn't the statute of limitations up by now?

Yes. The action should be barred by the 4 year statute of limitations.

Breaking a lease, landlord kept 1500 of deposit. is this legal?

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