Do my employees have to be union members although the company is signatory to the union?

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Under Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord may only make deductions from your security deposit for unpaid rent, cleaning and damages beyond normal wear...

As a tenant do I have any potential recourse for numerous time's wasted waiting for repair appointments?

First, notify the management company in writing that their repair person is repeatedly not showing up for scheduled repairs. If possible, include...

How do I determine the amount to charge a tenant for damage and stains to carpet and linoleum. I will have to replace both item.

You are only permitted to deduct from the security deposit unpaid rent, cleaning and the costs of repair of damage beyond normal wear and tear. If...

As a landlord, do I have a responsibility to act on these illegal acts of my tenants if I know for sure it is happening?

You have no obligation to evict a tenant, unless their conduct constitutes a nuisance, such as drug dealing, harm or threats of harm to other...

My mom let my niece stay in her home. Neice now has friends coming over and mom wants everyone out. Can she just change locks?

No. You cannot get rid of the neice or the subtenant by changing the locks or calling the police. If you change the locks, you are engaging in...

After 11 years of living at our apartment, we were also mangers on site. The building sold and we were told they no longer need

Since there is no rent control and assuming no separate rental agreement for a fixed term, the owner can terminate your lease. The only question...

If the child is in a public area, there is nothing illegal about taking photos for purposes of demonstrating violation of the lease or posted rules.

Question for Entertainment Attorneys/Music Related...

Hopefully, you have a written contract with the singer, which specifies the singer's rights and your payment obligations. You need to have an...

Can this landlord keep my deposit? What steps should I take before they take me to collections? Should I pay anyways then sue?

As an initial matter, the deduction from your deposit for attorney's fees is improper. Under Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord is supposed to return...