First, the proposed rent increase appears to violate California’s Price Gouging Statute Penal Code § 396, which limits rent increases to 10% during...

Unfortunately, the tenants have claims for relocation assistance, refund of the illegally collected rent, treble damages and attorney's fees under...

In California, an employer can terminate at-will employees for any reason or no reason, but not a prohibited reason like hostility toward a...

If it is part of a written lease, you would have 4 years from the date of overpaying the rent to sue. Do not engage in self-help by deducting it...

Something seems very wrong that the fire alarms are being "tested" 4 to 9 times per week. It might actually be malfunctioning due to a short. I...

Someone who paid rent, late or not, is a tenant, not a lodger. Before the police will assist you, you will need to get a Court order.

You definitely need another attorney to review your case and take over representation, including negotiation of the settlement. Few attorneys will...

If the pay discrepancy for during substantially similar work is based on your race or gender, then you may have a claim under California's Equal...

As an at will employee, you can be terminated for any reason or no reason, except a prohibited reason such as hostility to a protected class or...

An employer can legally refuse to hire people, who do not have language skills or proficiency as required for legitimate business concerns.