I agree that you can use for property damage to your vehicle. The question on whether you could sue for missed work is more difficult. The...

My hot water got shut off (by default) in a dispute between LL and another tenant.

Your landlord is responsible for supplying you with hot water. You should report the problem to the Los Angeles Housing...

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Can my lanlord raise the rent from 650.00 which the prior tenant paid , to 1695.00 when the person living there died .

If you are a new tenant, the landlord can set the new rent at whatever level they want. It is called vacancy decontrol. Once the new rent is...

How much to write a C & D letter to my landlord?

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If I have an attorney write a C & D letter to my Landlord, can he evict me?

If the landlord tried to evict you, you could raise retaliation as a defense.

What do I do if a repairman hired by my landlord breaks an item and she refuses to replace it?

You do not have the right to deduct the coat of the glass from your rent. Your remedy is to sue in small claims, if you cannot amicably resolve it...

Demand Letter Fee to ask my ex-roommate to return deposit, provide original bills and refund my belongings.

This forum is for general information only. You can look answers to relating questions and the lawyers profiles, use AVVO's search function or...

ADA Compliance Restroom for a 675 SQ FT restaurant

Please note that if you have less than 15 employees, you are not covered by the Americans with Disability Act. However, in California, if you have...

Hi, I have two questions in regards to a management contract.

Assuming you are discussing a personal manager contract for an entertainer, managers often want a commission of gifts of significant value. ...

1yr Apt Lease ended Aug 2013 - Paying month to month since.. Landlord wants me 2 sign new lease raising rent from $800 to 875?

Assuming your apartment is covered by the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance ("RSO"), your landlord generally cannot raise your rent...