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Is it legal for a landlord to keep part of security deposit as "nonrefundable" for cleaning, even though I cleaned before moving
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Answered on June 11, 2014
No. The non-refundable deposit clause is unenforceable under Civil Code 1950.5.
Under Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord may only make deductions...
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If I am served a Summons in an Unlawful Detainer case, can I demurr the Complaint based on...
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Answered on June 11, 2014
You can raise the failure to comply with the City of Los Angeles Rent Stablization Ordinance and breach of the covenant of habitability as an...
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Company bought our apartment building. They want move all of us. What can we do?
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Answered on June 10, 2014
If the building is covered by the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance, the new company's ability to evict you or raise your rent is...
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Can a landlord make deductions from the security deposit for fixing holes that I already fixed and repainting over the holes?
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Answered on June 10, 2014
Yes. Your landlord can make deductions from your security deposit for repairing damage beyond normal wear and tear. 20 quarter sized holes in the...
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Can you verify right to work in US via VoIP?
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Answered on June 09, 2014
After completing an I-9 form, your employer can use E-Verify to confirm your right to work in the United States.
Simply speaking with someone...
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I signed a lease and put down a deposit and am now having second thoughts. If I change my mind do I lose my deposit?
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Answered on June 09, 2014
A lease is a binding contract. The deposit can only be used for unpaid rent, cleaning and damage beyond normal wear and tear. If you decide not...
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Are disability discrimination claims easier to prove if employee receives a pay cut despite lack of performance issue problems?
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Answered on June 09, 2014
Cutting your pay shortly after learning of your disability and refusing to give you performance evaluations and raises, while giving non-disability...
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Can a landlord legally break a lease 10 days before moving in using family emergency ground's ? Is it worth us fighting this?
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Answered on June 08, 2014
You can sue for breach of contract in small claims court.
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Can our assigned parking spaces be suddenly changed with out notice from our manager?
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Answered on June 08, 2014
If you are covered by the City of Los Angeles Rent Stablization Ordinance, it might be considered a reduction in services entitling you a reduction...
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Tenant Improvement Contractor Breach of Contract.
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Answered on June 08, 2014
This question should be posted under construction, not employment.
Depending on what the contract says, you may able to sue for breach of...
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