Should I file in Small Claims Court of hire an attorney????

You should consider filing a complaint with the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department...

Could my boss have different paydays on every single check without a notice of any kind?

No. Your boss does not have the right to vary your pay days without notice. According to the Division of Labo Standards Enforcement, In...

I want to be out of town when my landlord wants to do an outside yard project for two weeks. Do I need to share that with him?

You are under no obligation to explain to your landlord your whereabouts are during the outside work.

Is there anything my parents can legally do to prevent this situation?

Unless there is a provision in their lease prohibiting the landlord from lease the adjoining property to a competitor, or they are willing to pay a...

Must I be present when a landlord works on a "yard project" outside of his rental house for a two week period?

You are not obligated to be present. You are not obligated to supply bathroom privileges, but you should consider the impact of not doing so on...

How much notice is my landlord required to give me if he wants me to move out?

Check with the City of West Hollywood to see if your unit is under rent control. If so, your landlord cannot simply terminate your lease because...

Can I add a bedroom to my rental with a pressurized wall?

There are specific building code requirements for bedroom such as a window. You need to check with the department of building and safety to make...

I have been living in a house with the owner, and I pay rent every month. I was a week late, and now he wants to evict me.

The landlord cannot force a tenant to move out on a 2 week notice. Even if you are on a month to month lease you are entitled to a minimum of 30...

You can serve a 3 Day Notice to Cure or Quit and if they fail to abide by the rules, then you can file an unlawful detainer and evict them.

Can my landlord refuse to repair a property if it poses a safety issue?

Landlord can legally ignore it until someone gets injured and when that happens the landlord will be sued and likely liable for personal injuries.