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.

Should I file a claim with the Division of Labor Standards of Enforcement for not receiving my final wages on my last day?

You should be entitled to 3 days pay as late payment penalties. Whether it is worth the effort is up to you.

Who should I contact?

Contact the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health at: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/eh/AreasofInterest/housing.htm

Filing a small claims and labor board violation against my employer for unpaid wages and being fired, wrongful termination?

If you can prove that the employer terminated you for seeking your wages, you would have a claim for wrongful termination in violation of public...

Will this be considered a clear case of wrongful termination and is it worth pursuing?

No. You turned down a full time job. You have not provided any facts indicating your employer is acting based in hostility toward a protected...

Wage claim from a family member who helped an elderly resident manager at an apartment complex. How to defend?

You need to find an employment lawyer, who defends wage and hour claims to help you asap. Further, you should tender the claim to your insurance...

Does Estranged husband have claim to insurance money from death of relative

This is a family law question and the law of the state where you get a divorce may effect the answer. Under California law, your inheritance would...

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