Generally, landlords are responsible from removing/preventing vermin, including loud annoying crickets. Civil Code 1941 and 1941.1. The only...

My boyfriend move out of my house, he wont come get the rest of his stuff. hes not on the mortgage so can i change the locks

Yes. You should also consider sending your ex boyfriend a notice of abandonment of personal...

I'm a "manager" working 80 hrs a week, no overtime, but 95% of my job is the same as my wage employees. Should I get overtime?

You are probably not an exempt employee, though the employer may be entitled to credit for the apartment only if there is a written agreement...

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Can I appeal a judgement for possession after a trial finds for the landlord, even though I had the past due rent in hand?

You can appeal. However, you will also need to seek a stay of the judgment. Otherwise, you will be forced to move before the appeal is decided. ...

Do I need to pay rent on a house being renovated?

If you were actually living in the apartment, you certainly would be entitled to compensation for the period it was inhabitable. However, you have...

Under Civil Code 1689, you can rescind a contract based upon fraud. However, if there is an attorney free provision in the contract, it seems a...

Is it possible to evict a tenant in a duplex after lease expiration if the unit is under rent control in Los Angeles?

First, you have to determine if the unit is covered by the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance ("RSO") by contacting the Los Angeles...

Can I terminate a lease with 60 days notice? Unit is in LA County under Rent Control.

There is no Los Angeles County rent control. There is a City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance ("RSO"), which severely limits the...

Can I sue landlord for giving me 3 day eviction notice for noise caused by walking

One element of a wrongful eviction claim is eviction. You have not been evicted yet. Nothing you have complained about rises to the level of...

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Can I sue my auto insurance company?

You need to discuss the situation with a coverage lawyer. You should say the messages from the adjuster as well as the insurer's letter denying...