We rent an apt.. Flea problem Pest control sprayed. Stains under our table were left on the wood floors.Are we responsible?

Since Santa Monica has strict rent control, you should contact the Santa Monica Rent Control Board for advice and information on how to address the...

I have purchased services over internet, requested the refund, and recieved no money nor any reply from them.

If the services were for personal, non-business use, you may have a claim under the Consumer Legal Remedies Act, which would entitle you to a...

The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act (“Act”) requires ninety (90) day pre-eviction notice to bona fide tenants. Further, the Act requires the...

As a practical matter, you should take action to protect your safety. You and your neighbors should file a police report and forward the report...

I am over 40 and signed a separation agreement but there was no ADEA clause and I was unaware that I had 21 days to rescind it.

Under Oubre v. Entergy Operations, Inc., 522 U.S. 422 (1998) and EEOC regulations that expanded that decision, you may be able to rescind the...

How can an attorney evict you without a hearing

You should go to the Courthouse and look at the case file. If you filed your answer timely, you should have been given notice of the trial date. ...

I have lived at my apt for five years, never been late with the rent etc. I have been told to leave in less than 60days.

Under Civil Code 1946.1 and assuming no local rent control, if you have resided in the property for more than one year, you are generally entitled...

I signed a separation agreement with my employer on 08/24/12 and was on disability and am trying to find out options to rescind

Typically, separation agreements releasing employment claims are enforceable. People are charged with knowledge of what they sign, unless it is...

We live in a condo with a 2 year lease. The owner gave us a 60 day notice. Are we eligible for relocation fees?

If your condo is covered by the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance, the landlord cannot evict you simply because the landlord plans...

My job is working us 6-7 days a week under 40 hours. My co workers and I get two 8 hour shifts and four 2-3 hour shifts.

An employer can treat employees differently provided the motivation not based upon a prohibited reason such as discrimination based upon race,...