Is there a difference between Adandonment and Breaking a Lease?

Yes. Your landlord is entitled to seek all unpaid rent under the lease from you. However, the landlord must make reasonable efforts to mitigate...

Rent deduction to conduct a company myself to fix it, after 30 days waiting period?

You should be able to use the repair and deduct remedy. You should also document your request in writing, including what documenting your requests...

Can I deduct the total cost to repair the damages to a brand new hardwood floor from security deposit after 12 months lease?

Yes. You are probably are entitled to deduct the cost of repair the damage to your hardwood, since it sounds damage beyond normal wear and...

If the corporation's status is forfeited, it cannot defend itself in court. However, you would still need to prove the owner is the alter ego of...

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60-day notice in a month-to-month rental agreement valid in Los Angeles?

If you agreed to provide a 60 day notice in your lease, then you are required to do so.

If your paid by the hour can your employer fire you if you don't work off the clock for free?

If you are an hourly employee, you are entitled to be paid for all one worked. Further, you am have a retaliation claim if your employer takes an...

What if someone gave me an idea over the phone and i developed the idea are they entitled to any percentage of my profits

If you agreed to keep the idea confidential or agreed to work together to develop the idea, you may have liability.

Property mgmt. is holding 1800.00 security deposit, my question is how long do I have to move in?

The move in date is not mandated by law. It is the subject of contractual agreement of the parties. If you cannot agree on the start date and you...

One of my friends sent an "Blackmail" to my employer for the issue of outside investment (not related to the work).

If the "Blackmail" makes false and disparaging representations about you, you may have a claim against the sender of the "Blackmail" for...

Employer made me sign arbitration agmt when I started in 2010. Got a copy of it back, employer signed in 2012 - is it valid?

It is probably valid, unless you did something to revoke your agreement to the arbitration provision before the employer signed it.