Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Re: Landlord dealing with building manager

Mr. Bakondi has given you a long answer, most of which I agree with.

You may cut his duties, and decrease the compensation.

Re: Landlord dealing with building manager

You have options but you should always be careful. You should have an attorney assist you with this matter, including to review any written employment agreement you have with the manager. Whether you have such a written agreement or not, the way in which parties have been performing an agreement may help define the agreement's terms in some cases. You may want a new agreement that is clear about his status, duties, and legal issues. If he is also a tenant, and set in this position, that may bring up additional issues. Before you make him angry, the complete nature of the relationship should be examined, from insurance issues on down. You may encounter resistance from him, and perhaps an attorney looking at your situation can not only help you negotiate, but help you avoid some pitfalls. You might also want to faze him out in a way that you learn the ropes of handling the building. You may give my office a call if I might be of assistance.

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