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Can a Landlord Demand Online-Only Rent Payment?
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Some tenants in South Los Angeles are seeing red over their landlord's efforts to go green. A new rule forcing tenants to pay rent online is actually a ruse to...
Undocumented Immigrant Wins Lotto Ticket Suit
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
An undocumented-immigrant day laborer hit the jackpot Thursday, when a jury declared him the owner of a winning lottery ticket in a dispute with a Georgia...
Whitney Houston's Will Raises Trust Issues
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Whitney Houston's will has been discussed a lot this week. How will the late singer's assets be doled out to her daughter Bobbi Kristina? And just how do...
The Wedding is Off. Who Keeps the Ring?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Ever wake up next to your fiancé and suddenly realize that you can't bear to spend the rest of your life with them? A broken engagement can turn into an...
Why Your Tornado Insurance May Not Cover It All
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Recent outbreaks of deadly, destructive tornadoes raise questions about insurance coverage: How does tornado insurance work, and why do homeowners often get...
Must a Landlord Provide Heat?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
It's pretty cold outside, which means it's time to turn on the heat. But alas, it doesn't work. You've asked your landlord to fix it, but he hasn't. What do...