Am I a tenant and do I have the same rights as a tenant?

You have the rights of a tenant, since you pay rent. The landlord is engaging in illegal self-help. They have to go through an eviction process and...

The City of Los Angeles has an eviction moratorium on all residential properties during the Pandemic. Further, if your unit is covered by the City...

I want to know if I can change my last name from Abbamonte to Paget?

Yes, you can file petition to change your name as long as you are not doing it for an improper purpose. Below are links to the instructions and...

Need a lawyer to sue the landlord

You should file complaints with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the City of Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment...

The answer is possibly. It depends on how serious you can prove the breach of the warranty of habitability, which will reduce the monthly rent.

If the criminal conviction is expunged, it should not be admissible.

It is highly unlikely a Court would base a restraining order on events from 5 months ago. The Court would likely conclude that the lack of...

Can you help?

You appear to have strong claims for breach of contract and fraud. You can also file a complaint with the State Contractor's Licensing...

Can I prorate rent already paid to management for no heat in the apartment?

If your unit is covered by the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance, you can go to the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment...

You should be able to get a certification from your doctor stating that you have medical conditions which make it difficult for you to wear a mask....