Can the Landlord now charge a deposit? After 2 years in property. Also can he now stated charge Late Fee for Late rent?

Unless Compton has a rent control ordinance restricting landlord's rights, the landlord can give you notice of termination of the original tenancy,...

I hired subcontractor and employees to wired a post-production facility in Hollywood. The job started in Jan 2011 thru April2012

You should immediately consider filing a mechanic's lien to protect your rights as the time to file a mechanics' lien is relatively short. ...

Employer can change employee's hour only a day?

Yes, unless you have a written contract or collective bargaining agreement expressly limiting your employer's power to alter your schedule.

Can i get some of my security deposit back now?

To clarify Civil Code 1950.5(c), prohibits a landlord from demanding or receiving, in addition to the first month's rent, more than: (i) two (2)...

Can I be responsable for a wrondoing of a tenant if I am the landlord of the bussiness premises where she has a beauty salon?

I agree with my colleagues. In addition, you should review your lease. Hopefully, your lease provides that: (i) your tenant must have broad form...

My boss does not want to pay me with a w-2, he wants me to have a 1099, how can i make him pay with w-2?

You can file a complaint for misclassification of an employee as an independent contractor with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement online....

I signed a month to month lease with a tenant. How do I get him not that I am ready to sell?

You should contact the Los Angeles Department of Housing to make sure you are complying with all applicable laws. For more information on...

Can I sue my former landlord for breach of contract?

First, you should submit a claim under any potentially applicable insurance, including but not limited to any renter's insurance you may have...

An employer may only deduct your negative PTO balance from your wages, if you have expressly agreed in writing to the deduction. Further,...

Do I have to provide the rent control agency in Los Angeles with a DECLARATION?

Assuming your property comes within the Los Angeles Rent Stablization Ordinance, please see the link below with the link to the required Landlord...