Raise rent without sufficient notice

First, if there is no local rent control, then the landlord cannot raise the rent during the term of the existing lease except as provided in the...

Is there an attorney that can help sue my landlord on a contingency basis?

Under the City of Los Angeles Rent Stablization Ordinance (RSO), landlords who do not register their rental units are not permitted to accept or...

How do I prove, in small claims, that my landlord violated civil code 1940.2 (a)?

In order to prove your case, you must present evidence. There are many different kinds of evidence. For example, you will be presenting oral...

Can my tenant sue me for failing to mail my security deposit information within (21 days) it was postmarked 3 days late.

Yes. Under Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord is supposed to return your security deposit within 21 days of termination of the rental agreement and...

Can I collect Fmla if I was just fired?

If you were just fired you should apply from unemployment benefits immediately as there is a one week waiting period. You can apply online...

How much severance should I ask my employer for after 9 months of workings for his adult mentally challenged son.

I agree with my colleagues. Under California law, there is no requirement to pay severance benefits, unless it provided for in a contract,...

According to the Department of Consumer Affairs: A locking mail box for each unit. The mail box must be consistent with the United States Postal...

Paying rent.. Owners selling the home and hasnt made a pymt

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

Landord received demand letter to remove rodents pursuant to CC1942 and said to start looking he was going to see house.

Your rights are limited, unless you have local rent control providing additional protections. If you lived there for more than 1 year you are...

Is a landlord responsible to relocate tenant temporarily due to cracked concrete floor in bedroom during renovation?

Probably yes. From your description, there is major work.being performed that interferes with your quiet enjoyment of your apartment. You should...