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...

When a lawyer advertises as a landlord-tenant attorney does this mean...

Some will represent only landlords, some only tenants, and many represent both. You will have to contact them and ask or check their website.

Can a tenant do reductions to the rent even though the repairs are being done ? and can the tenant keep what he withholds?

No. If you unilaterally make such deductions from the rent, you will be risking eviction. Under the repair and deduct remedy, if your landlord...

Is re-keying locks required by law?

Rekeying locks is not required by law. If your tenant wants the locks re-keyed, you can ask the tenant to pay for it or offer to split the cost.

How is the substantial compliance to be used in landlord tenant cases?

Substantial compliance refers to minor technical defects such as failure to register or show the tenant the registeration before collecting rent,...

Helpme is discrimination because my pregnancy and they give layoff

You should consult a knowledgeable employment lawyer to discuss the facts of your case. Most provide free consultations. Unfortunately, your...

My landlord is not providing me a receipt /acknowledgement of rent received. The rent is being sent by bank transfer.

The records of the bank transfer should be adequate documentation. You can also send the landlord email confirming that the rent is paid and up to...

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