Labor Code 226 requires employer to provide paystubs. The penalties for failure to provide the paystub with the required information is $50 for...

Are there any cases in S. California that the landlord had to give back money to tenant paid on a Home without a C of O

It depends on whether it is covered the City of Los Angeles Rent Stablization Ordinance, which does not apply to single family houses, unless the...

What is considered to be discrimination on an employee?

If your employer discriminates or takes an adverse employment action against you based upon race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or other...

Am I entitled to get my $760 back deposit towards first months rent to rent a room?

A landlord has an obligation to mitigate their damages. If the landlord has already re-rented your room for teh same price, then the landlord has...

Looking for an attorney with experience at suing government agencies.

This forum is for educational purposes only. No solicitation is permitted. You can look for attorneys on Google, AVVO's Find A Lawyer Function or...

Sealing the record means that only the parties can view the Court file, not the public. However, sealing the record does not prevent the parties...

If the unit does not have a residential occupancy permit, then you should be able to void the lease.

I want to sue for back rents; what is the best cause of action to use.

If your lease was void, because the unit was not properly permitted as a residence, you can sue for the illegally collected rent under the City of...

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If I live in a legally converted cottage in the back of a single family home on the same lot, and the LL gives me a Notice

Assuming the cottage is illegally permitted and covered by the City of Los Angeles Rent Stablization Ordinance, you are to substantial relocation...

Written statement for appeal hearing regarding UI benefits. Can I reference what my former employer is appealing in a statement?

Yes. You should state what your employer said and why it is untrue with any supporting evidence.