Can my landlord rescind her offer to use her garage at the rooming house where I live?...

No. Under the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance, your landlord may not unilaterally change the terms of your rental agreement, even...

Can I sue my landlord, or otherwise impose any consequences for their failure to provide me with a quiet environment?

As a practical matter, you might ask your landlord if you can relocate you to another unit in the complex or ask the water use be restricted to a...

I need help, what can I do?

You probably do not have a claim. Generally, employment is at will, which means an employer can terminate you for any reason or no reason, but...

Hello, I have a question, last week on Wednesday, I hurt my back, and reported to my boss, and on Monday

Assuming you hurt your back at work and your employer does not normally terminate employees for a first tardiness offense, you may have a claim for...

Ive been renting my present house i live in for the last forty years now my landlord wants me to buy the house or move out

Since you have lived in the home for more than 1 year, you are entitled to a 60 day notice to move out. In the meantime, you should continue...

If the Answer UD-105 was filed before a copy was mailed to the Plaintiff is it still valid?

Yes. The answer is still valid. The important thing is that the answer was timely filed. If the Defendant mails the answer, it is supposed to be...

Unlawful Detainer Trial - appears Judge ignored my request to reschedule trial a week later and entered default judgment

You will probably have to file an appeal and the time to appeal is short. For some excellent general information on about appeals provided by the...

If you were denied benefits, you should be pursuing an appeal. For more information on appeal procedures go...

Can i sue for overtime or ask labor commision for help

First, your friend should NOT sign a paper falsifying his time records. Second, your friend is probably referring about the statute of...

Can i still ask for travel expenses if i get fired?

First, your immigration status is irrelevant to recovery of your wages and/or reimbursements. Labor Code 1171.5(a). Second, you are entitled to...