Legal Question in Business Law in California

Im an independent contractor and I just leased a room from someone, two weeks later she wants me to sign a non compete agreement. Do I have to sign this since it was not disclosed to me when I signed my lease?


Asked on 10/25/23, 2:53 pm

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Frank Natoli Natoli-Legal, LLC

No, you are not required to sign anything. I'm sure the subject of the nature of your work and services came up in your discussions right? And if you are not competitng or in the same or related industry then does it really matter? And if you are, then she most certainly should have told you that she intended on providing for a non-compete. In order for that to be enforceable now, in my opiniion, new consideration must be provided.

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Answered on 10/26/23, 6:44 am


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