THe Division of Labor Standards Enforcement defines the "professional exemption" as follows: A person employed in a professional capacity means...

May a landlord force me to pay a carpet replacement fee for a dog before I move out?

Unless the carpet was damaged by something beyond normal wear and tear, the carpet replacement fee is illegal under Civil Code 1950.5. You can...

Can I file my own eviction in El Monte Ca

Below is a link to the California Courts self help center for evictions. You can find lots of useful information and the required...

Who pays attorney fees/costs in a UD case?

If the lease provides for prevailing party attorney fees and the landlord wins, then the landlord can recover their attorney's fees and costs from...

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My mgmt. co.where I live, still has not resolved the issue w/my sec. dep. they're withholding. We were discussing it via email..

Under Civil Code 1950.5, security deposits can only be used to pay unpaid rent, repair damage beyond normal wear and tear, clean the premises and...

Do we tenants have any rights?

You are entitled to a reduction in rent for the affected days in proportion to the reduction in the habitability in your apartment plus cleaning...

My landlord hired someone to steal from me, and i was assaulted by that person , can i file a restraining order a the landlord?

Your safety is the top priority. If possible, you should one or more people accompany you at the property when you gather your things. Further,...

According to the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, where the employee's absence is for less than a full day, payment of the employee's...

I found out yesterday from one of my landlords (there are 3 brothers) that i have 90 days to get out.

I would urge you to contact the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) for assistance. Assuming your dwelling unit is covered by the City of Los...

Generally, employers can take an adverse employment action for any reason or not reason, except a prohibited reason. You did not indicate any...