Do i need to pay rent

Yes, but you can use the repair and deduct remedy if the landlord fails to fix it within a reasonable time after you give written notice. You...

I moved in to an appartment a month ago #1 the unit was not cleaned it was dusty and full of live and dead ants.

You should consider filing complaints with the Los Angeles county department of public health and the Los Angeles Housing Department.

I borrowed John's car that is properly insured to John, but not me. I showed proof of this to an officer and was cited, valid?

Appear for your arraignment and show a copy of your friends insurance and your personal insurance, the ticket will probably be dismissed and you...

Can my landlord evicty me if i live in a rent control property for paying someone to cut the front lawn?

No. The landlord should not be able to evict for simply maintaining the property.

What is immediate protocol for tenants in los angeles rent control area, after an apartment fire is caused by landlord's handman

Contact the Los Angeles Housing Department and file a complaint ASAP. http://lahd.lacity.org/lahdinternet/ To find the relocation assistance...

Landlord Tenant issues heading to court. What wording do use to state that the other side is telling outright lies?

Just because someone disagrees with you does not mean they are lying. You do not want to overstate your position and Court like to keep emotions...

Contact the Los Angeles Housing Department to make the landlord is actually filed the documents to undertake the renovation. Unscruplous landlords...

How to move to my rental property if tenant doesn't want to move out?

If the property is covered by the City of Los Angeles Rent Stablization Ordinance (RSO), you will have to file a memorandum of ower occupancy, give...

Do I have to allow a tenant to remain in an apt, if their spouse is divorcing them and moving out?

Failure to pay the rent is grounds for eviction under the City of Los Angeles Rent Stablization Ordinance, unemployment is not a valid ground for...

Is it legal to send an employee home if they don't have on a suit, if they can't afford one?

Yes. Your employer can send you home for not complying with the dress code. However, if your employer requires specific colors (other than black...