LAPD illegally searched my apartment during a disagreement with my landlord over a repair bill

You should file a complaint with the Los Angeles Housing Department regarding your landlord's insistence that you pay for the costs of...

The City of Los Angeles Rent Stablization Ordinance (RSO) is designed to prevent illegal garage conversion and prohibits the collection of rent for...

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If I had a tenant enter into a per diem agreement for 30 days to vacate my unit for needed repairs for 30 days and then learn.

If the unit was not registered with the Los Angeles Housing Department, the tenant has a right to demand disgorgement of rent illegally demanded or...

Do I need 1 or 2 separate Certificates of Occupancy if I convert a single family dwelling into a duplex?

First, you definitely need a second Certificate of Occupancy for the separate unit. Second, any unlawful detainer initiated against the tenants...

Is my landlord allowed to come into my home whenever she wants to? According to California Civil Code Section 1954:

Normally, the lease will require landlord approval for alterations such as repainting the interior. It does not need to specifically state the...

HOW CAN I DETERMINE IF A POTENTIAL, COMMERCIAL LANDLORD IS BEING FAIR BY ASKING FOR MANY ADD'L CHARGES PER MONTH ASIDE FROM RENT

The rates the landlord is charging are not set by law and are entirely negotiable.

Can my employer fire me because I found out that their not paying commission for work that I got for them?

It is illegal for your employer to condition payment of earned compensation based upon signing a waiver or your rights (or anything else including...

Hi, I'm currently working for a salon, and I have a sneaking suspicion that my boss is skimming my tips

Tips are your property, not your employer's property. Your employer is also required to give you an itemized wage statement and turn over all tips...

Intent to conduct inspection interior/exterior of unit, Yet the disclosure of what they are looking to inspect never mentioned

Under Civil Code 1954, the landlord may enter your unit without your permission only in an emergency or upon 24 hours advance notice for limited...

I took yoga pants form work (stupid i know) worth 49.50 LP asked me to pay it back, i did. Will this stay on my recored?

Very doubtful. Background checks show convictions and ongoing prosecutions. Your personnel file is not a public record. Finally, since you...