California provides far more protection to residential tenants, than commercial tenants. The idea is that commercial tenants are more...

Is it legal to keep part time employee from applying for full time positions in the company?

It is probably not illegal, unless the decision to not let the part-time employees apply for full time position is motivated by animus towards a...

Received Notice of Potential Overpayment for CA EDD. Is it necessary for me to disclose my savings account balance?

If the forgiveness request form asks for you assets, then you need to disclose it. http://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment/Overpayments.htm

How to Calculate Damages for Meal Periods That Weren't Provided?

The rate would be your hourly rate at the time of each violation. If you are a paid on a commission or piece rate basis, the calculation is a bit...

Can I require that I am always present during apartment repairs?

The landlord is required to provide you at least 24 hours notice for non-emergency repairs. The notice should contain a reasonable window of time,...

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...