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Can landlord take attorney fees out of my security deposit for filing an unlawful detainer. and

Brad's answer | Answered on April 18, 2015

No. Civil Code 1950.5 specifically limits deductions to unpaid rent, damage beyond normal wear and tear and cleaning. If you move out while an...

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We have hired an attorney to represent us in a labor hearing as respondents to a labor claim. We would like a refund?

Brad's answer | Answered on April 18, 2015

In the first instance, you should take your concerns to your lawyer and allow your lawyer to address them. Further, please be careful what you...

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Owners offered to sell the property we have rented for over 8 years due to their age and fact they couldn't afford to fix repair

Brad's answer | Answered on April 18, 2015

First, since you have been there more than one year, the landlord is required to give you 60 days notice to terminate the lease. Second, if you...

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My question is my wife works for a company that if she's late the company will deduct 10 minutes of the time that she work

Brad's answer | Answered on April 17, 2015

Your wife's employer does not have to pay her for time is not at work. However, the employer may not deduct anytime from time actually worked as a...

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

Brad's answer | Answered on April 17, 2015

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...

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

Brad's answer | Answered on April 17, 2015

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

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

Brad's answer | Answered on April 17, 2015

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...

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

Brad's answer | Answered on April 17, 2015

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,...

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

Brad's answer | Answered on April 17, 2015

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

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

Brad's answer | Answered on April 16, 2015

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...

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