Abandoned Property

If the tenant returns within two (2) days, no storage costs can be charged. Otherwise, you can charge storage costs from the date the date...

What legal rights do I have against landlord harassment? I reported him to the health dept. for bed bugs. He is retaliatory now.

You should immediately contact the Los Angeles Housing Department. You can file a FREE complaint online. http://lahd.lacity.org/lahdinternet/

Are there legal consequences if I add my domestic partner (not registered) on title to a property I recently purchased?

Absolutely. If you put someone on the title, you are giving them an ownership interest in the property. Further, if the bank has the right to...

My former landlord is an attorney, but he has a manager on-site. It was 03/20/13 when we finally got approvef for low income

You will have to prove the agreement with the manager in order to recover your deposit. The manager probably had at least apparent authority to...

How to get deposit check back from landlord after 21 days?

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

Sick time used, not yet accrued

Normally, your employer may not make deductions from your wages without your advance written agreement. However, you are talking about an...

Below is a summary from the Department of Consumer Affairs about rights to end a tenancy due to being a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault...

My landlord sent me rental payment increases within a current lease term and are requiring them or face eviction, is this legal?

The landlord can pass through to the tenant charges certain relating to Code enforcement and registration with the Los Angeles Housing Department. ...

Need to break lease is constructive eviction the remedy i was assulted by a trespasser that was allowed to remain in a common

You may notify your landlord that you or another household member has been a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and that you...

I live in a secure apt complex iwas attacked and traumatized on may12,2013, the suspect was allowed in by one of the two securi

According the Department of Consumer Affairs, You may notify your landlord that you or another household member has been a victim of domestic...