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...

Single Family Residences used as boarding houses or hotels (with occupancy greater than 30 days) come with the definition of Dwelling Units covered...

The landlord cannot evict you because one of the tenants moves out. However, the person who moves out remains responsible for the rent unless the...

Do I have to pay my employees by the hour?

Unless the employs come within a specific exemption, you are required to pay them overtime, if they work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per...

Ive been renting a room in East los Angeles. Can the owners raise my rent $100?

If the City of Los Angeles Rent Stablization Ordinance applies, then the landlord can only raise your rent 3% this year and cannot change the terms...

Wrote my landlord a formal letter in regards to refusal of fixing the plumbing and abusing our water utility...

Retaliation within 180 days of the complaint is a defense to an unlawful detainer, if the landlord actually files one.

I have a slam dunk retaliation termination claim. The DFEH has notified the public employer and I have forwarded their

You are wise to get the assistance of a lawyer. However, You need to find an attorney that you feel comfortable with and trust. This board is for...