The California Apartment Association has published a revamped Onsite Employee Agreement for use when an employee is required by the landlord to live at the rental property.

California law requires a “responsible person” to live onsite at properties with 16 or more units. The law also limits what a landlord can charge an onsite employee for rent and deduct from wages to account for the value of the unit. Below are some of the most common questions about onsite employees.


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