Can my landlord report me for not paying even if I tell him to take the money out of my security deposit?

Unless your landlord agrees, you do not have the right to use your security deposit as payment of rent before you vacate the premises. The...

Since you have given the landlord written notice and the landlord has failed to repair the dish washer within a reasonable time, you may use the...

What options and rights do i possess as a tenant?

You should be able to make a claim on your renter's insurance for damage to your property. Otherwise, you have to make a claim against the...

Can I be laid off after disability?

It is only illegal if your termination is motivated by your disability. If the Company is closing the Burbank office and moving it to Texas, it is...

I own an office building. One of my tenants signed a year lease and when it expired we agreed on month to month. They have

If you wish to evict the tenant for non-payment of rent, your acceptance of partial rent waived the 3 day notice and you have to start over. If...

A tenant is entitled to a reduction in rent for lose of use, but if you cannot agree the tenant will have to sue you in small claims court.

The police will normally require the landlord to provide keys when the locks are changed if you can show some sort of proof of tenancy. The police...

If you prevail, you may be entitled to recover your legal fees under Labor Code 218.5. However, only prevailing employees can recover their legal...

Is a sham investigation considered adverse employment action?

An adverse employment action is an action by the employer which changes the terms and conditions of your employment such as change of title, work...

What can I do if my boss has not paid me my last paycheck?

You are entitled to waiting time penalties of 1 day's pay up to a total of 30 days for each day your final paycheck is late. You can also recover...