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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: In LA county Ca, I signed a lease which increased my rent 40%. I saw there may be a new law that makes this illegal?

If this law is correct, and I can only be obligated to pay a 10% increase, does my lease for the next year still stand.

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answered on May 1, 2024

In August 2022, the California legislature passed AB 1482, also known as the Tenant Protection Act of 2019. This law caps annual rent increases at 5% plus the local rate of inflation, or 10%, whichever is lower. The law applies to most properties in California, with some exceptions like those built... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: In LA county Ca, I signed a lease which increased my rent 40%. I saw there may be a new law that makes this illegal?

If this law is correct, and I can only be obligated to pay a 10% increase, does my lease for the next year still stand.

Delaram Keshvarian
Delaram Keshvarian
answered on May 1, 2024

Thank you for asking the question!

1. Is your property "Commercial" or "Residential"?

Rent control in Los Angeles County primarily applies to residential properties, not commercial ones. Residential rent control ordinances typically limit how much landlords can...
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2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Family Law and Domestic Violence for New York on
Q: Can I move my children from NY to RI when there is no custody or visitation in place?

I currently have custody of my two children. We have an order of protection out against my ex (their dad). We have been back-and-forth to court numerous times because he is mentally unstable but his court appointed lawyer is fighting for 50/50 legal with physical custody being given to me. There is... View More

Lawrence Allen Weinreich
Lawrence Allen Weinreich
answered on May 1, 2024

You cannot move without court approval or consent from the father. Even thought there is no current order, you make it clear that the father is seeking 50/50 legal custody thus "custody" is an issue. If you were to move, you risk the court ordering you to move back to NY. You should... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Family Law and Domestic Violence for New York on
Q: Can I move my children from NY to RI when there is no custody or visitation in place?

I currently have custody of my two children. We have an order of protection out against my ex (their dad). We have been back-and-forth to court numerous times because he is mentally unstable but his court appointed lawyer is fighting for 50/50 legal with physical custody being given to me. There is... View More

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answered on May 6, 2024

There is a calculus involved in moving a child without a custody order. Initially, we Americans can move freely throughout this great nation as it is our right to travel without permission of government. However, how responsive the father is weights heavily on the matter.

If the asker moves...
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Q: Inquiry for business registration in Wyoming

Hello everyone, I'm looking into opening a business in Wyoming from abroad with no US residence. and I'm curious about the necessary paperwork and steps required to do so. Could anyone provide guidance on the specific documents and procedures needed to establish a business entity in... View More

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answered on May 1, 2024

Starting a business in Wyoming from abroad is a structured process, and it's great that you're doing your research. First, you will need to decide on the type of business entity you want to establish, such as a corporation, LLC, or partnership. Each entity type has its specific filing... View More

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