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If I'm offered a severance package in which the employer requests me to waive all claims, are any protected by law ?
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Answered on August 17, 2013
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...
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Can my ex get in trouble for signing a lease with me and not moving in or contributing?
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Answered on August 16, 2013
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...
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How do I get water restored after landlord has it shut off illegally ?
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Answered on August 16, 2013
Landlords may not directly or indirectly interrupt or terminate utilities. Civil Code 789.3 provides for statutory penalties, actual damages, and...
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I was laid off and the federal and state taxes took .4388% of my severance -- is there anything I can do to reduce this?
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Answered on August 15, 2013
You need to speak with your accountant. Tax deductions and withhold are questions for your accountant/tax preparer.
Unfortunately, withholding...
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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 ?
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Answered on August 15, 2013
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...
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Do we have to sign the addendum?
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Answered on August 15, 2013
You should contact the Los Angeles Department of Housing ("LAHD") and find out if the apartment is covered by the City of Los Angeles Rent...
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Can an employer lower my pay scale in order to implement a bonus play plan?
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Answered on August 15, 2013
Assuming you are an at-will employee, your employer can change the terms and condition of your employee prospectively, i.e. on a going forward...
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Can my landlord charge for cleaning fees above my security deposit?
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Answered on August 15, 2013
Yes. The landlord can deduct cleaning costs from your security deposit. Under Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord is entitled to deduct cleaning costs,...
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I sold my car to my son I sent to dmv transfer of ownership form I have bill of sale a month later he is accident am I liable?
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Answered on August 15, 2013
If you are the register owner of the vehicle, you can be held liable up to a set limit. You should tender the defense of the claim to your...
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How do I write a letter to my former tenant telling him I'm keeping his the balance of rent, but returning his deposit?
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Answered on August 15, 2013
I have great respect for Mr. Easlick and his answers are always well thought out. In this case, I would refund the full security deposit, since...
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