Can A Landlord Charge For Painting and New Carpeting

Under Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord may only make deductions from your security deposit for unpaid rent, cleaning and damages beyond normal wear...

Am I entitled to relocation assistance?

Since your room is not illegal, the landlord is not required to pay you relocation assistance. Ask the LAHD if your tenancy is covered by the...

California Minimum Wage Increased to $9.00

Your husband would be wise to politely bring this up in writing to the HR department. I would suggest asking if the company is intends continue...

I'm currently collecting unemployment. Can I take a short contract job and resume UI benefits when the contract is over?

You must disclose any work or compensation to the EDD. If you are an employee you should receive a W-2. The good news is that you may still be...

I have lived in my 2 bedroom apartment for almost 2 years now I have 3 older children and an infant. The carpet was not new when

You can certainly ask the landlord to replace it. If the landlord refuses and the carpet is in a dangerous condition meaning someone is likely to...

Illegal garage tenant situation, tenant is not paying rent, saying its an illegal unit. what if I can't get unit legalized?

If the unit is covered by the City of Los Angeles Rent Stablization Ordinance, you will have to pay the tenant relocation assistance in order to...

What to do when your boss is trying to get you fired for personal reasons?

There is no law against being a bad boss. The law only provides protection if the adverse employment actions or harassment is motivated by...

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My ex employer is saying that he fired me because i was stealing. what can i do ? i dont want to be a thief to the patients.

If you were not stealing, then you may have a claim for defamation against your former employer. You should consider having a lawyer send a letter...

Can a tenant be evicted for more than one reason in Los Angeles under the RSO?

You can put multiple reasons in your 3 Day Notice.

Do I need to apply for a permit from LADBS to paint the assigned parking spaces of tenants on my property?

As a practical matter, you should consider contacting the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety and ask.