Can I get my money back?

If your roommate refuses to pay you, then you will have to sue her in small claims.

Can my landlord increase my rent (in accordance with rent control) on an amount that includes an extra roommate charge?

I agree with Mr. Moss. I would even go a step further. If the landlord does not agree to reduce the rent to reflect the absence of the roommate,...

I was given a 30 day notice to move do I have to pay the rent I'm a mth to mth no deposit and I pay rent from the first to the

You are required to pay rent through the last day you occupy the premises. Thus, rent for August should be pro-rated, since you are only there 22...

Is our relocation offer for moving out of our apartment a good deal?

First, the landlord has a have a valid reason to evict you. If it is a no-fault eviction, relocation assistance is required. Though unscrupulous...

Do we need a real estate attorney or someone who specializes in harrasment / descrimination?

In order to have a sexual harassment claim, the misconduct must be severe and pervasive. A single incident if severe enough many be sufficient to...

Am I illegally discriminating if I favor potential tenants who speak only Spanish and no English?

Yes. You are illegally discriminating if you favor Spanish speakers over English speakers.

Should I try to get back rents paid after finding that studio apartment I'm renting is not legal?

First, I agree with Mr. Chen. The fact the unit is not registered does not mean the unit is illegal. There is a significant difference. If the...

Unauthorized overtime/assignment of work: What can I do? What can my employer do?

First, you should keep your own records of your time as well as document the last minute instructions, i.e. who, what when and how. You are...

If you do not want to wait to find out whether or not you still have a job after your suspension is over, then you can submit your resignation and...

What do I provide to the renters insurance company if I do not have all my receipts for burglary?

Photos showing the items and estimates of replacement cost or advertisements for used replacement items.