Evicted in the rain for messy room?

Under Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord may only make deductions from your security deposit for unpaid rent, cleaning and repair for damage beyond...

Does landlord need to provide central heater for the business property by law?

Commercial tenants do not have the same legal protections as residential tenants. The leases are mostly governed by the contract. You need to...

Can storage unit charge us $500.00 to move other crates to get access to our crates?

If it was not in your agreement, then you should not be charged for it. As a practical matter, you should ask the storage company in writing to ex

Storage Not notified of sale of contents of storage unit

Depending on the dollar value of your collection, you can either sue in small claims or hire a lawyer. The small claims limit is $10,000. ...

The house that I am renting has major issues that need repairs. Can I withhold rent?

If the Judge ordered the rent put in escrow, then you should put the rent into escrow as long as you stay there. Keep records of the conditions...

If a lease has no relevant provisions, must a Landlord repair a heater that reaches all rooms with one of the same capacity?

The landlord is required by law to provide heat. Heating only one room is not sufficient. Further, loss of AC is a reduction in services. You...

Can I buy/invest in a business during divorce?

You should reason your question under the family law practice area to hear from knowledgeable family law lawyers. My instinct is yes, especially...

Can I claim paid rent when the living conditions were uninhabitable?

You should consider filing a free online complaint with the Los Angeles Housing Department at: http://lahd.lacity.org/lahdinternet/ The LAHD...

Can I sue LLC managers for taking advantage of a conflict of interest?

You are describing a breach of fiduciary duty by the managers to members. You need to consult a business litigation attorney to protect your...

As a practical matter, you should speak with your employer's human resources department or accounting department and politely explain the difficult...