Does a landlord in California break a lease agreement by failing to provide a utility listed in the lease?

Ypu would be entitled to a reduction in rent for loss of services, but you should not unilaterally deduct the amount from the ren or you will be...

Does this break CA labor laws?

First, the nature of your sister's complaint against her supervisor is unclear and whether a retaliation claim can be brought depends on the nature...

Do I need a hostile work environment lawyer?

While there is nothing illegal about bad management, it is illegal to discriminate based on a temporary disability. As a first step in...

How do I bring suit against my landlord for a wrongful eviction/lock out/seizure of my pets & property/electric & water shut off

If the landlord illegally locked you out, you should be able to go to the local police with proof of your tenancy and they should be able to help...

How to break our commercial lease with minimal damages?

You are really asking how to negotiate with your landlord, which requires a lot more information in order to develop an effective strategy. If you...

You cannot simply lock someone out without creating liability for wrongful eviction. If you have a genuine fear for your safety, you can seek a...

Terminated while battling depression... Is my condition protected when I re-enter the workforce?

If you were terminated for providing incorrect information to your supervisor it is not a protected activity and the employer can legally terminate...

I started working for Carls Jr on July 18,2015 and am still working there and havent got paid anything at all what can I do

You can file a complaint with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. Unfortunately, waiting time penalties only accrue when you separate...

I am needing help in filing a 473 motion. I am the plaintiff and case was dismissed, there was an ex-parte.

You need to talk to a malpractice attorney, a landlord tenant attorney and the California state bar. Your attorney may have breached multiple...

What category would this fall under? Whistleblower? Wrongful termination?

Termination based on refusal to commit an illegal act is a form of retaliation and can also be the basis of a wrongful termination claim. These...