You should report this to the LA Housing Department. They will give a Notice to the landlord to disgorge the rent overage. You can also sue...

How can I find out if my rights were violated? I believe I was terminated on a retaliatory basis.

You can consult with an attorney and give them the facts of your situation to see if there's a case. A full consultation would be necessary to...

How can I find out if my rights were violated? I believe I was terminated on a retaliatory basis.

You can consult with an attorney and give them the facts of your situation to see if there's a case. A full consultation would be necessary to...

My previous employer/ owner has a home for sale in CA and was wondering if I can put a lien on their home?

You have to first sue the employer, obtain a judgment, and then you can put a judgment lien on any property the employer owns.

I need to ask leave of court to add two doe defendants...can I serve the entity's agent for service or do I need their addresses

If the two new defendants are business entities, yes, you serve them by serving their registered agent listed on the Secretary of State website.

Can we put a lien against his real estate property that he owns to insure we get our money back?

Unless the promissory note was secured by a deed of trust, no, you can put a lien on the property. You would have to first sue for the debt,...

The answer to your question depends on what the lease says. A full consultation would be necessary to properly advise you. I am a real...

Assuming you are an at will employee, yes, your employer can make you sign this.

Loan originator misrepresented his valid license, can we seek damages of lost good faith deposit from real estate contract?

Sounds like you have a case for at least negligence against the lender. You might have a fraud claim if you can show that it was misrepresentation...

If you amend you complaint and the defendant fails to answer the amended complaint what happens?

Yes, if the defendant fails to answer the amended complaint on a timely basis, you can move for default against them.