A contractor claims he was partners with me but was not

If the building contractor was not licensed to perform the work, then unless the contractor comes within the very narrow exceptions, the contractor...

My employer harassed me for quite some time, what is my next step?

You should contact an employment lawyer make sure all the possible bases of discrimination/harassment are covered in your DFEH complaint. It would...

I agree with my colleagues. Further, I have edited the practice area to criminal law to get some feedback from criminal defense lawyers. My...

Is it okay to put back rent of 3 mos. in my 3 day notice if I did not have a Certificate of Registration/Occupancy?

Since you are in the City of Los Angeles, your rental unit may be subject to the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) and failure to...

I recently found out that my landlords are renting to me (and many others) illegally. What is the best course of action?

If a rental unit covered by the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance ("RSO") is not permitted by the Los Angeles Department of Building and...

For landlord/tenant disputes that may go to Small Claims, can I appoint power of Attorney to a representative?

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...

What should I do after receiving a Determination Notice frm EDD saying that I was overpaid and disqualified for benefits?

You should read the notice, which contains your appeal rights. If the determination is incorrect, you can appeal the decision. Otherwise, if the...

Do I need to get a lawyer and take action for neglect?

Employers are not required to pay employees via direct deposit. Labor Code §§ 226(b), 432, and 1198.5 allow a current or former employee to...

I have an upcoming EUO as requested by my insurance company. Is the personal information that I provide the insurance company

Your rights in the Examination Under Oath are set forth in Insurance Code 2071.1 (a)This section applies to an examination of an insured under...

Seeking advise for a better and fair solution than STOP-PAYMENT for my lost rent check

A couple thoughts, assuming your bank mails a check for you. 1) you may consider asking your landlord to share the stop payment fee, since it...