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In California, what are the monetary awards for failure to reasonably accommodate and a subsequent termination?
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Answered on February 09, 2014
You cannot recover punitive damages against the State of California. Further, you may only bring statutory claims against the State of California....
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Extremely SNEAKY landlord breaking & entering our rented unit just about anytime we are away and many of our items got stolen.
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Answered on February 08, 2014
Under Civil Code 1954, the landlord may enter your unit without your permission only in an emergency or upon 24 hours advance notice for permitted...
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Three-Day Notice is defective in that it asks for money that has been paid.
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Answered on February 08, 2014
Normally, you cannot use your security deposit to pay your rent, unless the landlord consents (or it is authorized by the lease). If the landlord...
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Do I have the right or enough reasons to sue my ex-bosses?
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Answered on February 08, 2014
Assuming you are an at will employee, your employer can adverse actions like termination, demotion, cutting your pay to the legal minimum for any...
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Is it true that California Labor Law only allows a maximum of 27 days of PTO to be paid at time of termination?
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Answered on February 08, 2014
There is no max PTO play out at termination. You are entitled to all PTO earned plus waiting time penalties of 1 day's pay for each day up to 30...
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Can I break my lease or have any remedies for a "brand new" building having thin walls?
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Answered on February 07, 2014
As a practical matter, you should try speaking with your landlord and politely ask them to come and see the problem for themselves, then suggest...
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If a landlord refuses to hear your complaint and you are being harassed by the building manager, what do you do?
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Answered on February 07, 2014
You can file a free online complaint with the Los Angeles Housing Department at:
http://lahd.lacity.org/lahdinternet/
For an excellent guide...
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What if my x-employer appeals a DLSE decision?
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Answered on February 07, 2014
The good news is that if your employer wishes to appeal, it has to post the full amount of the award. Further, if the Superior Court does not...
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In Los Angeles RSO units, what recourse is there for tenants when a landlord fails to file a required Tenant Habitability Plan?
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Answered on February 06, 2014
File a complaint with the Los Angeles Housing Department and they should stop the work.
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What can I do when landlords invades my space?
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Answered on February 06, 2014
As a practical matter, first try politely talking to your landlords about the issue and she is you can agree on some basic rules everyone can live...
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