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...

Im being mistreated at work, how do i fix this mater?

It is illegal to discriminate based on race and/or gender, including preferring an employee based upon an intimate relationship. The key to these...

How can we limit the number of occupants per room for a rental unit?

You can restrict the number of occupants for the unit in the written lease agreement.

Renting condo on third floor with no working elevator

You should be entitled to a reduction service discount on your rent. You should try and negotiate something first with the landlord. If you...

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Should be 30 days notice or 60 days notice and harassment by landlord ?

California law requires sixty days notice to terminate after a 1 year tenancy. Notices that are too short are void and the landlord has to start...

What can I do in this situation?

First, you can apply for unemployment based on the reduction in hours. Second, the employer can change the terms and conditions of your...

Straight-A paramedic student, board certified, but can't get decent paying job (EMT pay) because of background check. What now?

Contact a criminal lawyer and see if you can get the charge expunged.