Can tenants renting my house claim that failure to correct issues described by their lawyer allows them to break lease?

If the purported breach was serious enough to be a breach of the warranty of habitability, it could justify termination of the lease. However, the...

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You need to provide proof you served the papers on the landlord. The Los Angeles Superior Court/Judicial Council Websites should have Proof of...

I'm on a J2 dependent non resident visa. Can someone advise whether i have to pay tax here in the US on income earned in the UK?

I have edited the practice area, so a knowledgeable immigration lawyer can help you.

Land lord said he was coming by to Leave "pay or quit", instead left me with 3 days to vacate. Is this legal? Please help!

As a practical matter, you should attempt to pay your rent regardless of the apparently improper notice in order to prevent an eviction. ...

Do I need to hire a lawyer to protect my interests?

Unfortunately, there are not enough facts to provide a meaningful answer, except to say you should contact a lawyer to help you assess the...

Can i sue a person i was set to rent a room from if after i paid the room/location was no longer available?

I agree with my colleague. You should insist on seeing the unit and getting a fully executed copy of the written lease before handing over your...

I have served a three day notice to pay or quit and then file an unlawful detainer on the tenant. She has 5 days to respond and

This seems to be a duplicate question. Assuming the time has run for a responsive pleading, such as an answer, then you may request a default be...

My employees always turn in their time-cards late, which is really messing up my budget. Would it be legal to fine them $5?

You may discipline your employees for not following company rules. However, an employer cannot charge an employee for business losses and...

I have served a 3 day notice then filed the unlawful detainer. She has not responded to either. What next to get court date?

Assuming the time has run for a responsive pleading, such as an answer, then you may request a default be entered against the party who failed to...

Isn't there a dead line for employers to give you your w2 by?

According to the Federal Government, the deadline to dsitribute W-2s to employees is January 31, 2013....