Evicted tenants left junk & food behind with a note stating they would be back in 2 weeks so I better not touch anything!!

The California Department of Consumer Affairs provides excellent advice on how to deal with personal property left behind by a former tenant...

Do I have a legal case against my brother for throwing my things away that were in a garage at my family owned apartments?

The landlord is required to provide notice before disposing of personal property. Thus, you should consider filing suit in small claims for the...

Can my landlord raise my rent with 2 days' notice for "an additional occupant" during my 1-year lease?

If your unit is under the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance, go to the link before for the very specific rules that...

How long to wait for response from landlord regarding bed bugs?

First, you should immediately file complaints with both the Los Angeles Housing Department and the Los County Health...

Temp jobs

You should immediately appeal the denial of your EDD benefits. The time limits are short. For more information on how to appeal go...

Friend beat up by thug who was likely on the clock at the time. Would employer be liable? It was sort of a personal issue

An employer may be liable if it had notice of the "thug" employee's violent tendencies and failed to take appropriate precautions. For example,...

Can The landlord of my commercial lease close my Business if I have not paid my lease in the last 3 mo in a row.?

You should try to negotiate a work-out arrangement with your landlord, i.e. negotiate a temporary lower rent with, If necessary, higher payments on...

Under Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord is supposed to return your security deposit within 21 days of termination of the rental agreement and provide...

This sounds like an intentional tort - battery. You should file a police report, take pictures of your injuries/damaged clothes and save any...

Can my ex-boss tell my ex coworkers about the amount of overpayment I received?

It is appropriate for your former employer's management or accounting department to contact you about an overpayment provided the number, content...