Featured in Apartment Age, Imbar Sagi-Lebowitz offers practical legal guidance on discrimination, wage disputes, and workplace compliance in multifamily housing.
LOS ANGELES, CA – Klinedinst PC Senior Counsel Imbar Sagi-Lebowitz was featured in the October edition of Digital Apartment Age Magazine. Her article takes a deep dive into one of the most pressing challenges facing California landlords and property management companies today: wage and hour lawsuits involving resident managers.
Under California law, properties with 16 or more units must have a responsible person living on-site, usually in the role of a resident manager. While straightforward on the surface, this requirement has led to significant disputes when landlords fail to implement agreements that meet the state’s strict labor code standards. With penalties available under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) – as well as exposure to attorneys’ fees – even a single claim can result in judgments reaching millions of dollars.
Drawing on her extensive experience in labor and employment law, Ms. Sagi-Lebowitz provides landlords and management companies with a practical roadmap for minimizing risk. She highlights the importance of carefully drafted agreements that clearly define duties, work hours, wage payments, sick leave, and rental credits. Just as critical are accurate wage statements that reflect hours worked, compensation, reimbursements, and rent allocations, since these details can serve as a strong defense against costly claims.
While no agreement can fully eliminate risk, Ms. Sagi-Lebowitz emphasizes that proactive, compliance-focused policies can significantly reduce exposure to litigation. Her insights offer property owners and managers the tools they need to stay ahead of potential disputes and protect their investments.
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To read the full article from Klinedinst PC Senior Counsel, Imbar Sagi-Lebowitz, on page 48 of October’s release Digital Apartment Age Magazine, click here.
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