I'm I entitled to receive a full refund for my holding fee since the premises turned out to be uninhabitable living conditions?

There is no such thing as a holding fee in California. Security deposits are regulated by Civil Code 1950.5. Since there was no agreement to...

We are trying to figure out how many unlawful detainers have been filed with regards to a specific multifamily residential bldg?

You can do a party name search for the management company and owner on the Los Angeles Superior Court website. However, many unlawful detainer...

Is a 25% increase in lease agreement for additional occupant (spouse) legal?

If the unit is under the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance, the max increase for an additional tenant is...

It is illegally to withhold a paycheck until you sign a waiver. There is no consideration for such a waiver unless there is a good faith dispute...

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.