What are my rights as a tenant when I am being forced to move out? Can I still have access to the refrigerator to put my food?

Contact the Los Angeles Housing Department, since the house may be considered a "boarding house" subject to the City of Los Angeles Rent...

Assuming the areas the landlord enteres are not common areas shared with other tenants or the landlord, the landlord is violating Civil Code 1954. ...

Is it possible to terminate month-to-month tenancy without violating any renters rights?

I generally agree with my collegue. However, the fact the tenant is a "house" does not necessarily exempt the unit from the City of Los Angeles...

Wage garnishment

Anyone can sue for anything. The question is whether they will win. There are torts such as malicious prosecution, which require that the...

What rights do tenants have indirectly affected by repairs?

If you believe there are serious threats to your health, such as potential exposure to asbestos, you should promptly contact the Los Angeles County...

I paid the monthly rent for my apartment, but one roommate still owes me $1,047 and has not paid me back.

You should be able to sue the roommate and the person who guarranteed the payment in small claims court.

Can my employer force me to stay home from work?

If you cannot perform your essential job functions due to your restrictions, then your employer does not have to allow you back to work.

As a practical matter, you may wish to speak with your employer, explain your financial hardship and ask if there is any work you can do on those...

Called in sick before shift, work claims they never received message.

Yes. Assuming you are an at-will employee, your employer can discipline for not following company policy, even if your employer is mistaken. ...

Reported harassment to Corp HR and Manager- now i am a target for increase scrutiny and offered severance to leave. I am HR Mgr

You sound like you have a claim for retaliation and discrimination based on violation of the FMLA/CRFA. It is imperative that you speak with a...