What should I do if I'm entitled to a reduction in rent and my landlord refuses to give it to me?

For an excellent guide on your options from the department of consumer affairs, go...

In what situations can provisions in employee handbooks be considered contractual obligations?

Employee handbooks are rules you as an employee are required to follow and employers usually reserve the right to change your employment status,...

Is it legal for a dental assistant to be on a fixed salary in california?

Do you have an advanced degree above a Bachelor's degree? If not, you are probably not exempt, which means even if you are paid salary, you are...

No. Your landlord has not right to condition repairs on cleaning of your apartment. Further, your landlord has no right under Civil COde 1954 to...

Landlord if making excessive demands to maintain property- can we be evicted if we fail to meet them?

No. Your landlord has not right to condition repairs on cleaning of your apartment. Further, your landlord has no right under Civil COde 1954 to...

I agree with my collegues. I write to note that if the reason you were falsely written up is hostility to a protected class such as race,...

Yes. You have the right to share confidential information with your attorney so that you can get legal advise. Whether the attorney can use the...

We need help to get our money back from a person?

Many lawyer will work on a contingency fee, which means they collect a percentage of the recovery so you do not pay legal fees upfront. Use...

You should be entitled to a reduction in rent for being without hot water for 7 days. However, it will not be the full value of the rent for those...

A talent mgr wants me to sign a 36 mo contract? Is this typical in Los Angeles? What if he or I terminate before the term?

If you are a developmental client, i.e. few significant credits, you will have little to no leverage to negotiate a better deal. The more you...