Landlord keeps harassing the tenants who live in guestrooms in two big houses.

You should file another complaint with LAHD. If you are covered by the RSO, the landlord cannot unilaterally change the terms of your lease and...

What does the "end of program means" in order to start counting out of the 2 year rule ?

As a practical matter, you should contact the Fulbright program office and ask to obtian a definitive answer.

I gave my landlord a 32 day notice, she is now coming back to me, 7 days later, & giving me a 23 day notice! Is this legal?

Under CIvil Code 1954, your landlord must provide 24 hour advance notice before making repairs or showing your guesthouse to prospective buyers or...

Can a landlord switch our month to month rent agreement to a year lease and ask for a new security deposit?

Under Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord is supposed to return your security deposit within 21 days of termination of the rental agreement. The...

My landlord has refused to return my deposit without a valid reason. Following a demand letter, what legal action can I take?

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

Hi after complaining at work for safety violations and reported to Cal OSHA , they suspended me with pay ,file WC 2 months ago

You have stated facts that indicate your employer is retaliating against you for reporting safety violations. As a result, you may have a claim...

What compensation am I entitled to if I discover that I'm living in an illegal boarding house?

You should report the situation to the LAHD. You may be entitled to relocation assistance and possibly disgorgement of all illegally collected rent.

Guest House has no certificate of occupancy & no mail box!

Your landlord should not be messing with your mail. Fortunately, you can complain to the LAHD. More important, if there is no Certificate of...

I am on a month-to-month lease in a guesthouse which I have recently learned may have no certificate of occupancy. Security Depo

If there is no certificate of occupancy, the landlord will likely be ordered by the City to pay you relocation assistance in order to move you out....

It sounds like you may be living in an illegal garage conversion. You should contact the LAHD to find out if your guest house is registered and...