Except in emergencies, owners can only make non-consensual entries after giving proper notice under Civil Code Section 1954. If the owner gave...

I don't practice law in LA, but if (as seems likely) the unit is subject to LA's JCO ...

I'm sorry about your friend's circumstances. If your friend's tenancy is not subject to an eviction control law (e.g. the Cal. Tenant Protection...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. I suggest you start by immediately complaining to the local code enforcement agency. Based on your...

I agree with Mr. Owens, but would add that when you respond to discovery, you generally only have to include the facts and evidence which are...

I suggest you start by complaining to both the local code enforcement agency and the housing authority (which is supposed to inspect Section 8...

Because it is an illegal unit, the tenants don't owe rent, so can't be evicted on that basis. However, you may well have other grounds to evict,...

Unless you are the master tenant/landlord, you should have no legal obligation to continue providing electricity to a roommate who is not paying...

You should be able to find an attorney by using the find a lawyer tab on this site, searching on Yelp, or using the local bar association's lawyer...

You should be able to find an attorney by using the find a lawyer tab on this site, searching on Yelp, or using the local bar association's lawyer...