What are employee greivances? What is the appropriate way to respond to them?

From now to July 1, 2016, the California minimum wage is $9.00 per now. On July 1, 2016, it rises to $10.00 per hour, so you are currently getting...

My contractor refused to fix the leak from a 2nd floor bathroom renovation done last December. Today 4/17/15, what should I do?

Go to the California State Contractor's Licensing Board website, find out if the contractor was properly licensed. You should be aware of Business...

Can tenants withhold paying for net if the landlord fails to fix the connection problems?

No. You will be risking a 3 Day Notice to Pay or Quit. If you fail to pay, you can be evicted. The better course is to sue in small claims for a...

Can tenants withhold paying utilities if the landlord's husband (also property mgr.) fails to pay his share?

No. If you withhold paying the utilities, which are part of your rent, you risk getting a 3 Day Notice to Pay or Quit. If you fail to pay then,...

Can landlords legally evict tenants for withholding rents if the landlords' property is not registered as rental property?

Contact the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department. If the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance applies and the unit is...

Is it legal for a landlord to have a lawyer serve a notice to a tenant for communication instead contacting the tenant directly?

Yes. The landlord can have a lawyer service you with a 3 Day Notice to Pay or Quit without speaking to you first. Further, double check your...

Potential competitor lawsuit

I would suggest contacting the site you want to post on and ask them if they consider you a competitor before posting. You should get their answer...

You should consider filing a police report, a report with the Post Master and have a lawyer write a demand letter for the conversion of your property.

Is a retainer agreement needed to become an attorney's client?

If the firm sent you a letter declining to represent you, then you have no claim against them for not providing you legal services. At the same...

Is this legal?

You can take an adverse action against an employee, up to and including termination, for any reason or no reason. However, you may not terminate...