If you “host,” meaning, rent out your place on AirBnB or by any other means within the city of L.A., you may owe some taxes,1LAMC Sec 21.43(c) and the city is now working to make sure you pay up. Any person who rents out a room or house within the city must collect a “hotel” tax from guests, and then pay
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The recently opened marijuana farmers market in Boyle Heights was shut down temporarily until a judge determines whether it should be allowed or not. So who is to blame/thank for this? 1. L.A. voters who approved Proposition D in 2013 (and eligible voters who didn’t vote), which restricts where pot shops could do business and the number of them that
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So you bought a new gizmo and something’s not quite right. First you should of course contact the seller or manufacturer. If they are being shady and/or evasive, here’s what you need to know: What are my rights after buying a product? (1) You may reject (refuse to accept) a product that does not conform to the contract or the seller’s promises. The
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Using a cell phone in any way while driving certainly adds some risk to an already risky activity, and most people know that it is probably illegal in some way. You may decide to do it anyway and face the legal risk in addition to the safety risk. And in truth, if you violate the cell phone driving laws, you
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We’ve all circled the block at least a few times to find a decent parking spot. But do you realize you may have been passing a great spot in plain sight without even realizing it? Green curbs, yellow curbs, blue curbs… what does it all mean? When can I park on a yellow painted curb? Yellow curb zones are for commercial
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Did you recently purchase a product that hasn’t been shipped yet, or sign a contract to buy a product or service, and have second thoughts? Think you need to just accept it and move on? Not so fast. You may still have time to cancel the agreement or order, for ANY reason or no reason at all! Take a look at this list of
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California’s drought is worsening by the day and state officials are dealing with the problem by imposing stringent new restrictions on residents’ water use. To reduce the severity of the drought and promote water conservation, the state Water Resources Control Board has enacted temporary emergency rules to fine individuals who are found to be using water excessively. The fine is a maximum $500/day. This is the first time the
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It’s true! What is a hurdy-gurdy you say? This: So you’ll have to take your old timey instruments elsewhere. The hurdy-gurdy, as well as the hand organ, are both banned from LA streets and sidewalks.1LAMC Sec. 41.29 Don’t like it? Talk to the LA City Council. Maybe you can even play them a tune. References[+] References ↑1 LAMC Sec. 41.29
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Here’s an odd one for you. The city of Glendale prohibits people from taking their dog on elevators in public buildings, which includes office or retail buildings.1Glendale Municipal Code 6.08.030 We aren’t quite sure why. Perhaps it’s because dogs can bite people easier in the confined space of an elevator? Anyone have a better guess? The law was passed only 10 years
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Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a law that makes it easier for beachgoers to assert their right to access all of 1,100 miles of California’s coast. Under the California Constitution, all of California’s beaches are “owned” by the public.1CA Const., art X, sec 4:”tidal lands” means up to the average high tide This means that nobody may deny access to this area, although many beachfront property owners
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