Are late fees Legal?

The proposed late of $75.00 may be an unenforceable penalty. When it would be difficult to figure out the actual cost to the landlord caused by the...

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The house I bought was sold as a duplex, how many C of O's do I need?

The duplex are separate structures. Each will need its own Certificate of Occupancy. You will also have to register it with the Los Angeles...

Can EDD get all there money back from me if I have no job or property?

You should read the notice of decision, which contains your appeal rights. If the determination is incorrect, you may be able to appeal the...

I live in a RSO apt w/a Fxed Term Lease but New Owners refuse to cash checks, recognize lease and want to Evict all Tenants

You need to be very careful to document your efforts to timely pay rent in writing. In addition, you should mail your rent checks via certified...

Can my landlord raise my rent while I'm still on a lease?

If the lease provides that the rental rate is reduced due to income below a set threshold it is entirely appropriate for the landlord to require...

Can I sue for termites?

You should immediately file complaints with both the Los Angeles Housing Department and the Los County Health Department....

You should call a couple dealers/repair people to get estimates for removing the dents. There are dent removal services. I seriously doubt a...

Under the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance ("RSO"), a landlord typically needs a certificate of occupancy in order to register with...

Do I have to do anything when my client threatens to sue?

I agree that it seems unlikely that your client in a different state would sue over $750.00, but you need to read any contract signed or invoices...

Where do you send an itemized statement when the tenant abandoned the property and you have no idea where the tenant lives now?

If you have exhausted all means of contacting the tenant, including telephone numbers and email address seeking a forwarding address, you can...