Contact the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department and Public Counsel for assistance. The City is offering free eviction defense to...

I just want to add to Mr. Pedersen's excellent answer that if recover any money in the de novo proceeding you will be entitled to your reasonable...

Probably yes. You are not protected by the Family Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act, since you have not worked for your...

It is a violation of Civil Code 789.3 to turn off utilities, including power, with the intent to force a tenant to vacate. The landlord could be...

The first steps would be to file a complaint with the Los Angeles Department of Public Health, which would help document your complaint and give...

You write on the form that you are signing to acknowledge receipt and will provide a written response, since you disagree with the content

I agree with Mr. Busch's excellent answer. It sounds like you are living in an illegal dwelling. If so, you should be entitled to substantial...

Getting injured on the property by the landlord's employees may constitute good cause for terminating the lease depending on the circumstances....

First, you health insurance should continue through the end of the month and you will have an option to continue your health benefits under Cobra....

I agree with my colleagues' response. You should also file complaints with the City of Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department and...