When a property is sold, Must the New Owner honor the terms of the Old Fixed Term Lease to tenants even if goes beyond 5 years?

You should have required copies of all the lease as part of your due diligence before purchasing the real property. However, assuming the building...

Help with seemingly unfair debt collections+former landlord - and I've documented multi violations of state+fed law for recovery

You should immediately ask the collection agency in writing that: (i) you are disputing the debt; (ii) they are required to "validate" the debt;...

What do I tell my manager who keeps insisting i speak in her office about a $75 late fee? My rent is $1246 every 1st.

You should go and listen to what the manager has to say, then tell her you will respond in writing. It is impossible to give further advice...

Do I have to give my tenant a copy of his backround check if he/she requests it?

It is ok for you to give it to your tenant, but you are not legally required to do so, since you accepted the tenant. If denied the tenant's...

Can I still go after my employer for unpaid breaks and mealtime even though it has a year it has been corrected the problem.

Typically, the statute of limitations for each meal and rest break violation begins to run on the date of the violation. Each day is a separate...

Are late fees Legal?

The proposed late of $75.00 may be an unenforceable penalty. When it would be difficult to figure out the actual cost to the landlord caused by the...

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The house I bought was sold as a duplex, how many C of O's do I need?

The duplex are separate structures. Each will need its own Certificate of Occupancy. You will also have to register it with the Los Angeles...

Can EDD get all there money back from me if I have no job or property?

You should read the notice of decision, which contains your appeal rights. If the determination is incorrect, you may be able to appeal the...

I live in a RSO apt w/a Fxed Term Lease but New Owners refuse to cash checks, recognize lease and want to Evict all Tenants

You need to be very careful to document your efforts to timely pay rent in writing. In addition, you should mail your rent checks via certified...

Can my landlord raise my rent while I'm still on a lease?

If the lease provides that the rental rate is reduced due to income below a set threshold it is entirely appropriate for the landlord to require...