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Order your California Unlawful Detainer defense forms now for just $19.95 and then call Mr. Radoff's office for assistance in completing answer forms. To obtain your Unlawful Detainer answer forms just call: (800) 595-2948 and have your fax number, bank or credit card ready. Mr. Radoff will promptly fax your Unlawful Detainer answer forms to you. Mr. Radoff charges $39.95 for simple legal advice. If you need assistance completing your answer forms Mr. Radoff charges $49.95 to assist you by phone. His phone consultation fee can be paid by check, money order, bank or credit card. NOTE: If you are paying by check or money order make sure you have sufficient time for clearance of funds before you time runs out to file your answer. It's best to borrow one from a friend or family member because of the time restraints. If you do not have a bank or credit card and wish to pay by check or money order please make it payable to: Law Offices of Franklin Radoff, 19528 Ventura Blvd., #572, Tarzana, CA 91356. You may also obtain your forms from the courthouse and call Mr. Radoff's office to obtain phone assistance on how to complete those forms. You will need the Answer to an Unlawful Detainer and Proof of Service by Mail.
Need to file an answer to your landlord's Unlawful Detainer suit? Mr. Radoff charges $250.00 to prepare your answer. (Court filing fees are not included) Just call Mr. Radoff's office for assistance. Remember, you only have 5 days from the date you were personally served, counting weekends and holidays, in which you file your answer in a timely manner or you will be in default which will allow your landlord to obtain a judgment against you. This will have an adverse effect on your credit and ability to lease a new residence. Disclaimer: Nothing contained herein is intended to be legal advice nor will your reading or using the information herein act or is it designed to create an attorney-client relationship between the Law Offices of Franklin Radoff and the user or reader. If you need immediate answers to your
legal questions just Mr. Radoff at: APARTMENT MANAGER
ALERT! Is this legal? Absolutely not! Under the California Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) which regulates the minimum wage laws for apartment managers requires that a resident manager must be paid the prevailing minimum wage for all hours worked. This includes time spent on chores. Effective 1/01/01 the current minimum wage in California is $6.25 per hour. So, if the manager works more than 40 hours per week, the standard time and a half rule applies. The landlord could deduct two-thirds of the market rental value of the manager's apartment with a limit of $381.20 for a single manager or $563.90 for a couple and is only permissible if there is a voluntary written agreement to this effect. Without a voluntary written agreement to pay rent, the manager's apartment is free without offset from their wages. What if a manager wants to sue the landlord? The manager can sue the landlord for unpaid wages, plus an extra month, penalty waiting time, and interest, plus attorney fees, costs and expenses. It is not uncommon for the landlord to owe the manager over $20,000. However, the manager must keep track of their hours of the time spent or reconstruct their hours to the best of their ability. If you are a manager keep an accurate record of your time. If you need immediate assistance for landlord-tenant matter just call Mr. Radoff's office at: (800) 595-2948. HAVING TROUBLE
RECOVERING YOUR SECURITY DEPOSIT? The maximum security deposit allowed is 2 months unless your apartment is furnished. If furnished your maximum security deposit is 3 months. This applies only to residential apartments. There is no minimum deposit regulations for commercial properties. In addition to a security deposit the landlord is allowed to charge you a maximum of $35 for a credit report per person or $70 for two tenants, etc. The maximum deposit, 2 or 3 months, includes any security deposits for pets. These deposits are refundable. Interest on your security deposit is generally not required except by local ordinances. Los Angeles Rent Control areas requires a 5% interest fee. The landlord is not required to maintain your funds in a separate account. If your rent is increase your security
deposit may be increased by the same amount. If you are unhappy with the landlord's
deductions you may sue him or her in small claims court. You have a
right to sue up to $5,000.00 in California Small Claims Court. ELEVEN LEGAL REASONS FOR EVICTIONS Have questions about your rights? Just call Mr. Radoff's office and speak directly to him at: (800) 595-2948.
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While
most leases always favor the landlord. Mr. Radoff will
review your lease before you sign it to make sure it
is fair. His fee is $150 (including legal advice) for
residential leases and $350 for commercial leases. Don't
make the mistake of signing a lease you do not understand
or has hidden costs you will have to pay later.