Taking former landlord to small claims over security deposit. We recently found out the house had no certificate of occupancy.

Suing for disgorgement of illegally collected rent is difficult in small claims, because it is legally complex and most small claims judges do not...

Does an ex employer have to provide you with your personnel file upon your request after a layoff?

Labor Code §§ 226(b), 432, and 1198.5 mandate the inspection and copying of current and former employees payroll records, any documents signed by...

Does an ex employer have to provide you with your personnel file upon your request after a layoff?

Labor Code §§ 226(b), 432, and 1198.5 mandate the inspection and copying of current and former employees payroll records, any documents signed by...

WHEN IS MY EMPLOYER REQUIRED TO PAY INTO MY SOCIALSECURITY

Your employer should be making federal social security tax deductions from your pay on each paycheck. If you employer is not depositing those...

Can I terminate my lease due to domestic violence and restraining order by roomate/girlfriend? Can i get money back?

Since your girlfriend obtained a restraining order, it would appear that you are also entitled to terminate the lease on 30 days notice and obtain...

Injured party in car accident signed insurance release, now wants to contest it and sue.

Notify the insurance company and let them defend it. The other party will have a very difficult time rescinding the release, especially where they...

How to or e discrimination (racial) one of the owners used to make jokes about Hispanic people all the time.

You may have a claim for discrimination and/or harassment based on race. You need to document the misconduct preferably in writing. You should...

Assuming the illegal unit is covered by the RSO, you should be entitled to substantial relocation assistance, disgorgement of illegally collected...

Landlord / California / Security Deposit Refund 21 Days

If you have proof you "sent" the refund within the 21 days, you should be ok.

My renter, the Master-tenant, has brought in sub-tenants in an effort to help offset his rent.

You want to serve a Prejudgment Claim of Right to Possession form to protect against unnamed...