If the employer refused to let your wife leave without signing the promissory note creates a possible defense of duress, which means she did not...

Can my landlord change the terms of my lease and force me to remove my pet?

If your unit is covered by the City of Los Angeles Rent Stablization Ordinance, then your landlord cannot change the terms of your lease. You...

Do we have any options for our landlord claiming our ceiling leak is not a habitability issue?

File a complaint with the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department at: http://lahd.lacity.org/lahdinternet/

Im a temp and I wonder if they let you go because there system went down, they need to pay you 4hrs right?

You are probably entitled to reporting time pay, which is equal to half of your normal shift. For a thorough explanation from the Division of...

I was fired for telling my employer that I couldn't work the requested hours and workload.

If you are not exempt, you should at least be entitled to all the overtime that you worked. Further, you should be entitled to waiting time...

Security deposit does not come in 21 days, what can I do?

If your security deposit is not refunded in 21 days after you vacate the property, then you can sue the landlord in small claims. Under Civil...

May I be evicted if I have a dog for 14 years on the rental property and landlord knew it by de facto?

Contact the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department to find out if you are covered by rent control...

My roommate moved out and refuses to pay unpaid utilities. I don't know his address. What should I do?

If you have no address to send him the bill, you have no address to send the former roommate the balance of the deposit. You can only deduct...

As a non party to a eviction matter going to trial next week, can I view the file?

Unlawful detainer cases seeking less than $25,000.00 iin damages are sealed for 60 days after filing, which means non-parties may not see the...

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Who. Has to pay for the damages at my apartment

The landlord is responsible for the roof leak. You should provide picture of the damages and ask the landlord for compensation for you damaged...