How much can I deduct from my rent if my management company had me without hot water for 3 1/2 days?

You can always take the landlord to small claims and ask for a rent deduction. However, you have to remember you still had heat, four walls, a...

This is a Landlord/Tenant issue in Los Angeles county. Landlord rented us an illegal unit without disclosing.

I must disagree with Mr. Driscoll, because the house is in Pasadena. Thus, a complaint with the City of Los Angeles Housing Department will not...

How long does my landlord have to fix the water heater for my apartment?

The landlord has a reasonable time to repair the water heater. What is a "reasonable time" depends on the circumstances. There is no hard and...

An employer is required to have written authorization for deductions from their paycheck other than federal and state taxes.

Can't my wife get her job back after returning from maternity leave?

The employer is mistaken. Only 5 employees are required to be covered by California's Fair Employment And Housing Act. (The Family Medical Leave...

I received a Primary Renovation Notice and am eligible for permanent relocation from my apartment.

Please look at the City of Los Angeles Rent Stablization bulletin below. You are probably not entitled to relocation assistance, but you may be...

Is it is a misdemeanor or is it a felony if a landlord locks out a tenant OR if he enters the property to do major plumbing

If there is no rent control, the landlord still has to provide proper notice before terminating the lease. Assuming a month to month lease, 30...

Someone is doing business with my fictitious name, registered since 2009. What are my options

You should ask them to cease and desist. It is likely an unfair business practice.

Does a land lord have to do a pre exit walk through? If so how soon before you move?

Under Civil Code 1950.5, the tenant has a right to request a pre-move out inspection, so that the tenant has the opportunity to repair any...

I was in a Dr. office and the doctor said 'tell her husband we are in here having s&%x.' Is this sexual harassment?

Probably not. Sexual harassment must be severe and pervasive. A single offense joke probably will not support a sexual harassment claim.