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I loaned a friend 2500 dollars a few years ago, there has been no attempt to pay me back. What is my legal recourse.
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Answered on September 27, 2013
I agree that you can sue in small claims. However, you need to be aware of the statute of limitations, which means after the passage of time your...
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Do I have to paint my apartment back to white before moving out?
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Answered on September 27, 2013
Yes. You have to paint it back to white or the landlord will deduct the cost from your security deposit, unless the landlord agreed to the change,...
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Can I file legal case against roomates although only name is on the lease?
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Answered on September 27, 2013
You can sue them in small claims.
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Do I need a lawyer? I being living in my apartment for 5 years . Now the new company is saying no record of security deposits .
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Answered on September 27, 2013
Under Civil Code 1950.5(j), if the selling landlord fails to either return the tenants' security deposits or transfer them to the new owner, both...
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I put a mechanic's lien on our client's house for no payment. I am afraid he wants to wait until lien expires. What should I do?
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Answered on September 27, 2013
To prevent the lien from expiring you have to file a lawsuit to foreclose on the lien within 90 days.
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Can a landlord make me move out?
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Answered on September 26, 2013
Contact the Los Angeles Housing Department and find out if your unit is covered by the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). ...
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I have been a tenant in excellent standing since 2006 in a single family home in Los Angeles. My landlord emailed me to say she
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Answered on September 26, 2013
Normally, single family homes are exempt from the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance. However, if the landlord has failed to...
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When you notify your landlord you have bedbugs . How long do they have to fix it?
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Answered on September 26, 2013
Generally, landlords are responsible from removing/preventing bedbugs. Civil Code 1941 and 1941.1. The only exception might be if the tenant caused...
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California labor law says licensed engineers are exempt from overtime pay. what about non-licensed engineers?
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Answered on September 26, 2013
The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement provides for the definition of a professional employee exemption:
A person employed in a...
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If I'm a full-time employee being paid as a "contractor". Do I still have rights?
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Answered on September 25, 2013
If you are truly an employee, then you are being misclassified and being deprived of benefits like worker compensation, disability, the employer's...
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