What are my rights as a resident manager?
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What are my rights as a resident manager?
I was let go this past Thursday as a resident manager at an apartment complex in
San Diego, CA. I was told that I have 7 days to vacate. I worked and was given
a rent credit in exchange for my services, at a rate of 1050 per month. Can they
legally ask me to be out in 7 days? I did technically pay rent, as my hours
worked were in exchange for housing, and labeled ‘rent credit’. Do I have any
rights, if so, what are my rights?
Asked on April 12, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Yes, they can remove you if you no longer work for them and you received your housing at least in part due to being employed by them: when a resident employee receives housing as part of his/her job and the job tends, the employee can be required to vacate. If you don't leave within the indicated time frame, they cannot themselves lock you out; they have to file an eviction action and let the court remove you, which will take some additional time.
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