I recently got laid off and on the letter they gave me the manager name is a different person

Your employer is not required to give you a letter explaining your termination. As a result, there is no requirement that the letter by signed by...

Can I "prefer" my current tenants for some better units in my apartment?

It is a judgment call. There is nothing illegal about skipping the usual interview, the credit check and employer references with existing good...

My landlord told me I need to take a vacation so the building can be tented for termites. Can they do this?

At a minimum, the landlord should not charge you rent for the time that you are unable to use your apartment. Further, your landlord probably...

Your ex-boyfriend has no right to throw away your belongings. If he insists on doing so you can call the police and ask them to speak with him...

I was charged with stealing $2000 from retail store I work at.

Hire a criminal defense lawyer before talking to anyone else.

Can my landlord charge back rent for my baby who was born 20months ago?

Since there is no local rent control, you would need to look at your lease to see if there is a charge for additional occupants. If the landlord...

What happens when on a medical leave 2 doctors have you off, one says you can return with restrictions and other denies return?

Your employer should probably follow the more restrictive doctor's approach. However, you have options: (i) see if you can get the second doctor...

Should I write again my landlord or just sue? *I sent 1 letter that crossed in mail w/ his, so his reply was before seeing mine.

As a practical matter, you should write another letter laying out the requirements of 1950.5, so you can hopefully avoid suing in small claims. If...

Where can I find a lawyer to sue my employer for FEHA and discrimination violations, I am a state employee with limited funds?

You should try Google, AVVO's search function and the local county bar association. Check their websites and talk to some to see how is a good...

North Hollywood is part of the City of Los Angeles, so you are potentially covered by the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). There are exceptions...