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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I need an entertainment attorney about a law suit

This form is for general legal questions only. Please use the AVVO search function, Google to find a lawyer or contact the the Los Angeles County...

Since Bellflower does not have rent control, the landlord is not required to pay relocation assistance. If you have a lease for a specified term...

IF im being evicted but have all the money owed by the time i go to court will i still be able to stay?

After expiration of the 3 day notice to pay or quit, the landlord does not have to accept payment of rent. Thus, you may have to negotiate a...

My landlords are gutting the apartment above us. There is noise all from 8am to 5pm. Is this legal. It's very disturbing.

LAPD Noise Enforcement Team (213) 996-1250 The responsibility of the Noise Enforcement Team entails Early/Late Construction , Early/Late...