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...

If the owner of the property is a LLC and an individual, must he appear

An individual or the manager of an LLC can be subpoenaed to appear for deposition or trial.

The automatic $150 move out cleaning fee is illegal under Civil Code 1950.5. According to the Department of Consumer Affairs, The landlord or...

Unlawful termination, age discrimination, unpaid breaks/meals/overtime. Help?

The language of the "note" is critical, because releases for age discrimination claims require special notice and a time period to revoke your...

Unless your lease allows you to paint your apartment, you will be responsible for returning the apartment to its original color when you move out...