For Social Security Disability benefits, would my amount increase because I also have a deceased spouse?

You absolutely could potentially be eligible for an increased benefit. Contact your local SSDI office asap! Best of luck!

Can I file a new claim of ca SDI disability again if I am on ca unemployment and was just disabled two months ago?

You can always file a new claim if you are again disabled. Like you inferred, if you are ultimately granted such benefits again, any alternative...

Is there any compensation that may be available?

If it was common knowledge for the profession and area of practice, the doctor should have explained all the possible options available to you...

I imagine they absolutely have to accommodate such a request. I would recommend making such a request to your landlord in writing/email and then...

Can the landlord keep $1500 for carpet that is not even there anymore?

I would advise you check with your local housing authority. Most cities require landlords to replace the flooring in an apartment every 2-4...

Is it legal to break our lease due to landlord harassment?

As with any legal issue there is no black or white answer to this. As such a determination of harassment that arises to a nuisance (the most...

Are old tenants liable for unpaid rent for may 1 to may 14?

Absolutely! If they had to give notice per the lease agreement (generally 30 days), they are liable for any rent until you found a new tenant. ...

Landlord responsible for mold removal when possibly caused by tenant neglect?

It is ALWAYS a good idea to be safe than sorry. While the problem tenant may be out of the unit in 45 days, the headache he brings may not be...

Can I ask for rent refund?

I would be more concerned with the unit being repaired than a rent decrease. If there is something seriously wrong with the unit (that you weren't...

I will leave at some point. Do I have a case against him with all of this botched protocol?

In order to evict you, whether by 3 or 60-day notice, the landlord MUST give you proper notice. Los Angeles has some of the most pro-tenant...