When I go in for my unlawful detainer next week can I ask for some financial funds?

You may be able to recover legal fees and court costs, if you prevail in the unlawful detainer. However, you would need to file a separate action...

State agencies usually have policy forbidding nepotism, though there is no California or federal law prohibiting nepotism by private employers. ...

If I move into an apartment, can I be evicted later if the landlord discovers I have two petty theft convictions?

If the lease prohibits subletting, then the landlord can probably evict you regardless of your prior convictions. It would not be unlawful...

In Los Angeles city, can an eviction for non-payment be accelerated with evidence of elder abuse against the landlord?

First, if there are potentially serious threats of physical harm, call the police. Second, if there are serious threats of violence, the landlord...

Can a company with hold your pay because you have not signed the Non-disclosure agreement yet ?

Absolutely not. The company cannot withhold your pay. However, if you are an at will employee, the company can terminate you.

If I'm offered a severance package in which the employer requests me to waive all claims, are any protected by law ?

You are not legally allowed to waive your right to make a worker's compensation claim. Thus, if you had a valid worker's compensation claim you...

Can my ex get in trouble for signing a lease with me and not moving in or contributing?

If your ex signed the lease, he can be legally held responsible for unpaid rent, cleaning and damage to the apartment beyond normal wear and...

How do I get water restored after landlord has it shut off illegally ?

Landlords may not directly or indirectly interrupt or terminate utilities. Civil Code 789.3 provides for statutory penalties, actual damages, and...

I was laid off and the federal and state taxes took .4388% of my severance -- is there anything I can do to reduce this?

You need to speak with your accountant. Tax deductions and withhold are questions for your accountant/tax preparer. Unfortunately, withholding...

How can our Landlord give us a "Notice of Non-Renewal of Lease" as of Aug.31st 2013, after 4.5 yrs,and we didn' have lease ?

Since you have an oral month to month tenancy and you lived in the dwelling unit for more than 1 year, then you are entitled to 60 days notice...