Who is responsible for paying the bills?

You need to have a lawyer assist you in reading the restraining order. Under the circumstances, you should strongly consider having a local...

Is there a precedent or case set that states renters can get rent paid returned on illegal unit?

If the illegal garage conversion in the City of Los Angeles and there is another residence on the property, Rent Stablization Ordinance should...

Is my employer allowed to decrease my f/t hours to p/t upon my return from maternity leave?

You may have a claim for pregnancy discrimination depending on whether or not your employer's actions were motivated by your pregnancy or...

Can my landlord push me to sign a new standard month to month agreement with changed terms if I live in rent control apartment?

No. Under the City of Los Angeles Rent Stablization Ordinance, you have the right to renew your month to month agreement each month on the same...

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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.