What kind of lawyer do I need

You have a strong claim for wrongful eviction. You should find a find landlord tenant lawyer to assist you.

Can a landlord win a case over illegal apartment? My two cents would be no.

Assuming the unit is covered by the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance, you should be entitled to relocation assistance and a refund...

Is it legal for the landlord to deliberately shut off the heat

Your landlord is responsible for supplying you with heat. You should report the problem to the Los Angeles Housing Department....

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Are there any legal steps I can take?

You should consider sending a complaint to Airbnb with photos of the online posting and the emails, it is likely a violation of Airbnb's terms of...

My first suggestion is contact the police and report what is very likely a serious crime - distribution of child pornography. Further, the girl's...

Is this legal as the Statute of Limitations is 4 years. Landlord just filed this claim

If the landlord obtained a judgment, the statute of limitations for the underlying claim does not matter.

Employer claims I am still employed to EDD, but I was terminated after DOL complaint. Should I pursue legal complaint?

If you were entitled to $32/hr for your training, you may have a claim for late payment penalties of 1 day's pay for each day late up to 30 days. ...

Is this Pregnancy Discrimination?

It sounds like you are being treated differently than other employees, who are allowed to work from home. If the employer's "motive" for treating...

What could i do to stop landlord from his illegal advances

Safety first. If you feel physically threatened by the landlord, then either get a restraining order or call the police when he comes over and have...

Should I talk to a lawyer about unfair treatment at work?

Yes. You should talk to an employment lawyer. Most provide free consultations. Assuming you are an at will employee, your employer may add to or...