My landlord altered our original lease agreement. I still have the original copy. Is that illegal because he only sent it to me?

If the landlord altered the lease in order to keep your deposit, you have a good case for bad faith/treble damages. Under Civil Code 1950.5, the...

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It is not legal for an employer to require an non-exempt employee to stay on the premises after you clock out. If an non-exempt employee is...

Is there an established timeframe or deadline in which an employee can file a claim with the DLSE?

3 years for unpaid wages and 1 year for penalties.

Is this considered harrassment in the workplace?

Unfortunately, the conduct you describe is not actionable. It does not appear to be motivated by a protected class such as gender, race, religion,...

If a tenant has not paid rent for over a month, is this considered abandonment?

No. Tenant abandonment is a method for recovering possession of the unit filing a unlawful detainer action and obtaining a judgment. However,...

Do I have to rent to tenants with pets. I have a strong fear of animals and I am have allergies related to animals.?

Generally, you are not required to rent to tenants with pets. However, there exceptions for people with disabilities, such as blind people using...

Is it the landlords responsibility to get rid of bed bugs in apartment in long beach ca . ? Or is tenant ?

Generally, landlords are responsible from removing/preventing vermin, including bed bugs. Civil Code 1941 and 1941.1. You should request the...

My landlord is converting the apartment building to Vacation rentals. Can he break my lease and kick me out?

First, if you have a written lease, the landlord does not have the right to terminate the lease early, unless you breach the lease. Second, If...

Does landlord waive right to claims of security deposit if they do not fully comply with the statute?

If the landlord fails to comply with Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord is required to refund your entire deposit. Granberry v. Islay Investments...

What all is needed to properly file complaint in Unlawful Detainer action?

For self help information from the California Courts go to: http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-eviction.htm