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Cash my ACCEPTABLE security deposit or sue landlord for bad faith to teach him a lesson? Worth the energy? Good chance to win?
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Answered on June 23, 2014
No, not bad faith. Landlords can be tough to deal with, but yours seems OK. Once you asked for more of the security deposit back, he complied. I...
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Me and my family live in a garage that has amenities like an apartment. Landlord raised rent from $500 to $800, via text message
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Answered on June 23, 2014
Your landlord is not allowed to raise your rent via text message. In addition, the landlord must give you 30 or 60 days notice, depending on how...
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Small Claims vs not ...
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Answered on June 23, 2014
You can certainly use small claims court. But keep in mind, if you go to court and win, then you have to deal with how to get the money from them....
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Contract expires next month, can I kick out tenant?
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Answered on June 22, 2014
This all depends on if the tenant is covered by the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (rent control) in LA or not. If the tenant is NOT covered by rent...
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What are the chances I get sole custody of my two children with minimal visitation and no rights to their father? How do I file?
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Answered on June 22, 2014
Family law cases are difficult because both sides usually say the other parent is very bad and lazy. However, if the facts you have given are...
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Slumlord, is there anything I can do??
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Answered on June 22, 2014
You should report these to the City of Los Angeles Housing Department ASAP. In addition, start writing letters to her on paper instead of...
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Legal advice?
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Answered on June 22, 2014
If you are dealing with their lawyer in court, you should really have your own lawyer. If your building is rent controlled, you can file a...
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Can I lower or dismiss charges for a petty theft misdemeanor?
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Answered on June 22, 2014
The District Attorney's Office makes decisions about dismissing or reducing charges. In some cases, a judge will make that decision. But you...
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I am a minor 17 years and I will like to put a retraining order on my moms husband does my mom ave to go to court with me ?
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Answered on June 22, 2014
Minors of 12 years old or older can generally ask for a restraining order without a parent. There are places that can help you do this if you need...
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3 day notice to vacate
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Answered on June 22, 2014
The decision to leave or not is up to you, not the attorneys on this website. However, it is the police and district attorney's office that pursue...
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