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.

Landlord did not disclose roach problem, has not given me copy of lease I have been asking for 7 years

You should consider filing a complaint with the Los Angeles Housing Department at: http://lahd.lacity.org/lahdinternet/ and the Los Angeles...

Is a non-exempt part time employee qualified to get paid for federal holidays? (California)

Private employers are not required to pay for national holidays, unless they agree to it.

Can a landlord collect $ after they have been charging lower rent?

You agreed to pay the correct rate and knew they were collecting the wrong rate. Yes, the landlord can request the full amount of the correct...

My employer is appealing UI benefits. If I cant make it, will they let me reschedule? If No is it and automatic win for employer

You should immediately contact EDD in writing to request a new hearing date due to you being unavailable. You might want to offer available dates.

Need help on breaking a leased

You do not have a valid reason to break your lease. You can try to negotiate a written resolution with your landlord or help the landlord find a...

The City of Los Angeles Rent Stablization Ordinances will require you to keep the units vacant for at least 2 years. In addition, the tenants can...

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