If 2 tenants share 1 property (up & downstairs) and neither 1 have a lease or written agreement, can I write 1 for the both?

First, if your rental property is covered by the City of Los Angeles Rent Stablization Ordinance (RSO) and the tenants have been paying you rent,...

Can a tenant be evicted for being a legal nuisance w/o a COO?

Assuming the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) applies, failure to comply with the RSO by registering the dwelling unit with...

I worked for a company for 9 months and was paid hourly plus commission. They let me go and won't pay commissions.

I generally agree with my colleague's excellent answer. I am responding to make a potentially important distinction, if you have NOT already done...

Can I make the landlord pay my expenses while apt is uninhabitable?

First, under Civil Code 1954, the landlord may enter your unit without your permission only in an emergency or upon 24 hours advance notice. It is...

I injured myself outside of work. I have not missed work or asked for any accomodations. My boss requested a doctor's note.

If you have not missed work or requested a reasonable accommodation, the employer may ask for a doctor's note certifying you are able to work...

You need to take precautions to protect people's safety. First, you should report the incident to the police. Second, you should seriously...

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Possible employment disability discrimination?

I agree with my colleague's answer that you should request reasonable accommodations for your disability in writing, including if appropriate...

I filed and served a UD. The tenants answered, stated that they moved out and that there were false statements in the complaint.

I agree with my colleague's excellent answer, but I respond to add a caveat. If you do not know where your former tenants are now living, it may...

My landlord is giving me a addendum before the lease is done can they do that?they want me to sign it before my lease is done.

The landlord cannot require you to sign an addendum changing your rights and obligations during the lease. However, when your lease expires (and...

Do i need to pay a demand charge of 200$ or should i ignore it?

I edited the practice area, so that you can hear from criminal defense lawyers. As a practical matter, after getting caught shoplifting, which...