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...

No mailbox at my apartment, is this legal?

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...

Can an insurance company decline a claim if their policy holder fails to cooperate?

You cannot sue the other driver's insurance company directly until you get a judgment against the other driver or an assignment of rights. ...

Can a landlord keep my security deposit and first months rent? I changed my mind before signing a lease or moving into the unit

Your post does not explain the communications leading you to send the first month's rent and security deposit. You may have entered a binding oral...

Is a clause in a rental agreement for a unit under LA RSO that waives relocation assistance valid?

The RSO expressly prohibits a tenants waiver of rights under the RSO. Thus, most waivers would be invalid.