I am evicting my tenant but HOA continues to fine me for loud noise from tenant in the mean time? Any protection from this?

You should consider talking to both the complaining neighborhoods and the HOA Board to keep them informed of your efforts to remedy the situation...

I live in california and paid a security deposit of $1399, my landlord reutrned my security deposit within the 21 days

Under Civil Code 1950(b), a landlord may only deduct the following items from your security deposit: (1) The compensation of a landlord for a...

I filed an owner occupin L A ( RSO) . Tenant stopped paying rent. City told me to file UD and go for nonpay ofrent. Will I win?

Please be aware that failure to pay the relocation fees and failure to give required notice are defenses to the eviction. You may wish to speak...

The children of my landlord have decided to take over the property with out any legal notice or signature allowing them to do so

Mr. Mashal has very ably pointed out the difficulties in answering your question. More facts are needed in order to even begin to point you in the...

Your questions seems to be whether the 90 day probation period entitles you to employment for a definite term, i.e. 90 days. In California, under...

As a waitress, if a table gets up and leaves without paying, can I be held responsible for paying the check??

I agree with counsel's excellent answer. I would also like to point out that you can file a complaint with Division of Labor Standards Enforcement...

When I do an Answer to Unlawful Detainer to the Plaintiff"s copy do I have to put every document Im filing on my behalf for cout

Normally, you do not attach your evidence to the answer. You may wish to speak to the self help center at your local courthouse about the...

If a "house" is illegally rented what can a lawyer do to stop UD action?

I believe you are referring to an illegal garage conversion. If so, you should contact the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety and the...

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Failure to comply with the City of Los Angeles' Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) is an affirmative defense to an unlawful detainer. You must set...

What's the best way to prove you have 'extreme hardship', and that paying back 'overpayment' to EDD would be nearly impossible?

You should be prepared to provide evidence of your monthly expenses (including whether you are the sole support for additional persons or anyone...