Can i claim the difference in pay if i was hired PT (30hrs only) but Actually worked FT (40hrs)?

If your contract says that you would be paid $21.00 per hour after 30 hours per week, then you should ask your employer for the unpaid wages. If...

Can I sue my landlord for back rent from an illegal unit I've rented for over two years?

If the unit is in the City of Los Angeles, you may be entitled to relocation assistance and disgorgement of the illegally collected rent. See you...

CAN I DO AN OWNER OCCUPIED EVICTION IF MY TENANT HAS A LEASE?

Unless your tenant fails to pay the rent or otherwise breaches the lease, you cannot simply terminate the lease. You will have to make a deal with...

I filed a wage claim at DLSE, do I have to stay working with my employer now who violated the law or can quit now?

If you claim is merely for non-payment of wages, quitting should not harm your claim. Moreover, after you quit, your employer must pay you all...

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As a landlord, can I get an extension to report the security deposit refund past the 21 days required by CA?

No. You cannot extend the time. However, you can deduct a reasonable estimate of the remaining repair costs. Ultimately, if you overestimate,...

Can Claim or issue preclusion be applied in a unlawful detainer of a multifamily building?

First, your counsel knows the facts and law surrounding your case, you should ask your counsel. Second, Res Judicata is a legal doctrine...

Who has the legal right to a rental if a couple splits up?

If they are both on the lease, they have equal rights to the rental unit.

Do I need to file a complaint with the Dept. of ;Labor before I file a civil case?

You do not have to file an administrative complaint with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement before filing a lawsuit. You should...

Security deposit return

Yes. The actual check should have been included. You should consider confirming in writing that only a copy of the check was included in the...

Security deposit return

Yes. The actual check should have been included. You should consider confirming in writing that only a copy of the check was included in the...