Playa Del Rey is part of the City of Los Angeles. You can report your concerns to the Los Angeles Housing Department...

In what case A Federal Court will grant a stay of Unlawful detainer proceedings in a lower court , i.e LASC?

While you can file an application in Federal Court to stay a state court proceeding, your chances of proceeding are very low. Federal courts do...

Can a manager/landlord increase my rent with late fees?

Since the dwelling is in the City of Los Angeles, the Rent Stablization Ordinance may apply, which limits the amount and timing of any rent...

Can you submit an amended answer on the day of the trial in UNLAWFUL DETAINER? Due to new facts?

You will need the Court's permission to amend your answer on the day of trial. If the other side agrees, the Court will probably allow it.

How to evict unknow occupants?

When you file an unlawful detainer, you also serve a prejudgment writ of attachment form, which then gives any unknown persons a limited time to...

My husband has an s-corp, he is the only employee, can he hire me to do admin part time w/o getting work mens comp?

Your employer is required by law to have worker's compensation for you. The price is not that expensive, and the penalties are very steep if you...

As a practical matter, ask your landlord to accept the verbal notice, and if the landlord agrees, you should confirm it writing to protect...

I am not paid commission, but forced to meet a sales quota. Is this legal?

The minimum wage rises to 9 / hour on July 1 2014. Otherwise, your employer actions are legal.

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Not sure of amount on small claims against landlord?

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