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Is $50 per day late fee legal in ca?

Brad's answer | Answered on July 13, 2014

Probably not. The proposed late of more than ten percent (10%) of the rental amount may be an unenforceable penalty. When it would be difficult...

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I rent a room, no lease, cash only, house w five rented rooms. Landld not on premises. Given one wk to move. What is the law? Ty

Brad's answer | Answered on July 07, 2014

In order to evict you, the landlord would have to serve a 3 Day Notice to Pay or Quit, then if you failed to pay, she could file an unlawful...

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Do have to give them back their rent back if they give to me in advance?

Brad's answer | Answered on July 07, 2014

Since you are entitled to 30 days notice, you are entitled to keep rent for 30 days following June 30, 2014, unless you can reasonably re-rent the...

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Can I have eviction expunged if previous landlord agrees to have it sealed?

Brad's answer | Answered on July 07, 2014

To remove the judgment from your credit report, you should consider asking the previous landlord to agree to "vacate" the judgment and dismiss the...

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I live in an apartment with a small backyard that is gated but accessible to management. I am being told that after 5 1/2 years

Brad's answer | Answered on July 06, 2014

First, I agree you need to look at your lease and see if it requires you to mow the grass. If not, find out of you are covered by the City of...

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I recently decided that I want to pursue a career as a dental hygienist but am I afraid I won't be able to because of my past.

Brad's answer | Answered on July 06, 2014

As a practical matter, you should contact the licensing body and ask if the dui conviction would harm your ability to be licensed. Further,...

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Can I collect California Unemployment Insurance while doing W-9 contract work as a script writer?

Brad's answer | Answered on July 05, 2014

You need to report the income you earn while receiving unemployment and the EDD may reduce your benefits. If you fail to report the income, EDD...

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Is a landlord of apartment built after 1978 bound by the "just cause" requirement to give a reason when ending periodic tenancy?

Brad's answer | Answered on July 05, 2014

If the building is built after October 1, 1979, then the rent control requirement for good cause to terminate would not apply.

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What is the out come if I don't show up in court for a unlawful detainer my boss says he cant afford to skip my

Brad's answer | Answered on July 04, 2014

If you don't show up, you will probably end up with an eviction judgment against you including loss of possession, unpaid rent, attorney's fees and...

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What can I do if this is the second time I complain to hr that an employee is threatening to hurt me.

Brad's answer | Answered on July 04, 2014

I agree with my collegue, but write to point out a very important issue that you must document. Your belief that you are treated differently,...

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Is $50 per day late fee legal in ca?

I rent a room, no lease, cash only, house w five rented rooms. Landld not on premises. Given one wk to move. What is the law? Ty

Do have to give them back their rent back if they give to me in advance?

Can I have eviction expunged if previous landlord agrees to have it sealed?

I live in an apartment with a small backyard that is gated but accessible to management. I am being told that after 5 1/2 years

I recently decided that I want to pursue a career as a dental hygienist but am I afraid I won't be able to because of my past.

Can I collect California Unemployment Insurance while doing W-9 contract work as a script writer?

Is a landlord of apartment built after 1978 bound by the "just cause" requirement to give a reason when ending periodic tenancy?

What is the out come if I don't show up in court for a unlawful detainer my boss says he cant afford to skip my

What can I do if this is the second time I complain to hr that an employee is threatening to hurt me.