Is my apartment inhabitable?

This is a tricky situation and you should consult counsel. First, I would encourage you to secure your belongings and more importantly yourself by...

My landlord is taking me to court for non payment and tho i can pay her up before the court date , i'm not sure that i should.

If you have a court date pending it is always best to consult an attorney, I am sure your landlord has one working for them. If you cannot afford...

Ex husband filed two tax returns forging my signature that show significant capital gains

Mr. Larose is correct. You should also consider going back to the family court and report the tax issues to see if the Judge will adjust the...

My business partner frauded me out of over $12,000 what are my options legally?

A lawyer may take this on contingency but the key, for both you and the lawyer, is whether there is anyone to collect from. I would seek a...

I have lived in my rent controlled apt for 20 years . i am moving and my deposit has earned interest that more than doubled it.

Shop for tenant's rights counsel right away. Your questions indicate the landlord may be violating "LARSO" the applicable rent control ordinance....

Possible revoke or deportation due to fraud?

Consult with local immigration counsel, meaning an immigration lawyer not a "notario." You have many people's status teetering on a precarious...

Have been ordered by DMV to get an IID in Los Angeles is there any way to get a waiver?

There is a waiver for a work vehicle but it generally only applies to a vehicle owned by someone other than you and used only for work, i.e. a...

Can a Landlord deduct from a security deposit money he claims he paid to a real estate agent?

I echo Mr. Ching's sentiments and want to add that you consider all the effort you went through to find a new tenant and move. Is the potential...

I have blkk mold in my rental and the landlord won't fix it

Your health is a priority. If there is no fix then you should consider moving out. On the legal side you should contact a "mold lawyer" i.e. a...

Please contact a tenant rights lawyer immediately . As a tenant in a rent control unit you are in a very strong position. Your concern about the...