The answer depends on the reason that the unit is not registered. If the landlord is able to register the unit with the Los Angeles Housing +...

I need help determining if i live in a legal unit?

Contact the Los Angeles Housing +Community Investment Department online at: http://lahd.lacity.org/lahdinternet/

Your employer may not deduct money you may owe to the employer without an express written agreement with you. You are also entitled to penalties 1...

Renter's right against landlord renovation to increase rent. Is illegal? Can I refuse temp housing due to living requirements?

Without rent control, the landlord only needs to provide 30 days notice of a rent increase of 10% or less. Sixty days notice is required for an...

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...