Probably not. Your employer must pay you at least minimum wage for each hour houred, not just flag hours. Further, the employer is not allowed...

Is it legal for landlords to increase rent to cover building plumbing repairs?

Contact the Los Angeles Housing Department to find out if the City has approved a larger increase due to the cost of the plumbing repair, which is...

What are the guidelines to how much can we ask for a 1 bed 1 bath apartment ?

There is vacancy decontrol, so you can charge market rate rent for new tenants.

I gave my 30 day notice and landlord used my deposit as last months rent as a courtesy.

After the expiration of your notice, your landlord still has to file an unlawful detainer to evict. The landlord cannot just come in and change the...

Apartments rescinded their promise to return pro-rated credit for rent after turning in the key early, can I sue in Small Claims

The lesson is confirm everything in writing before you move out. Yes, you can sue in small claims, but it will be a question of fact for the...

You should get ahead of the curve and report it to EDD now as you are legally obligated to do. It is far better to correct an innocent mistake...

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

Is there anything I can do about my being "let go" for a reason that is unjustified?

You appear to be misclassified an independent contractor. You may have claims for failure to provide meal and rest breaks as well as failure to...

As a renter in California, what are my responsibilities when moving out of my house?

There is a significant difference between normal human wear and tear and pet wear and tear. Your pet has claws that likely cause scratches more...

I served a 60 day notice to a tenant. The place was vacated 2 mos.+ ago but she won't confirm or return keys. Is court necessary

If you are concerned about a wrongful eviction claim, then you should strongly consider going through with an unlawful detainer. It will likely be...