Industry record, U.S. Labor Department investigations

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Wage and Hour Cases

Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.Legal notes by Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against California employers in Real Estate and Rental and Leasing since 2004: 224 cases, $3,759,852 in back wages, newest first.

Every federal wage and hour case closed in California since 2004 and a handful before: 30,596 investigations, 23,910 employers, $472,441,289 in back wages for 335,130 workers.

Wage and hour cases in Real Estate and Rental and Leasing at a glance

California employers in Real Estate and Rental and Leasing account for 224 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 157 of which found violations (70%). Employers agreed to pay $3,759,852 in back wages to 2,527 workers, and $68,072 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 0 cases closed with $0 in back wages.

All cases, newest first

224 cases, page 1 of 3.

EmployerCityCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
Hertz
Hertz Local Edition
Apple ValleyJul 22, 2025no violations found000
Vasile Properties Airport PlazaLos AngelesMar 26, 20252 violations$2,32110
Go X APP LLCSan FranciscoFeb 27, 20252 violations000
Raymond Millfelt dba Millfelt PropertiesSanta ClaraNov 5, 2024no violations found000
Ricky QuezadaOrlandNov 4, 20241 violation00$8,753
Weaver Investment Properties LLCMurrietaOct 30, 202428 violations$50,000280
Cameron Bros.
Cameron Brothers Company LLC
SanteeOct 15, 20241 violation000
Moss and Company Property ManagementSherman OaksJul 17, 2024no violations found000
De La Fuente Construction, Inc.San DiegoApr 12, 2024no violations found000
Express Realty Investment Property ManagementPerrisJul 5, 2023no violations found000
Encore Staging Services, LLCSan JoseMay 2, 20233 violations$12,40120
Eden Housing Inc.HaywardApr 13, 20231 violation000
ABUNDANCE CAPITAL CORPORATIONLos AngelesApr 11, 20232 violations$79,41010
HGM HoldingsFresnoMar 13, 20232 violations000
ABUNDANCE CAPITAL CORPORATIONLos AngelesDec 8, 20223 violations$2,89610
ReadySpaces
ReadySpaces Managemnet LLC
Los AngelesNov 10, 202212 violations$32,695110
Compass Real EstatePalo AltoOct 26, 20221 violation000
Goliath Property DevelopmentLos AngelesMay 15, 20222 violations$1,56010
White Owl RentalSan BernardinoMar 29, 20222 violations$6,75010
Celebrations! Party RentalsRosevilleFeb 14, 20222 violations$7,27610
Miraido Village ApartmentsSan JoseAug 30, 20218 violations$35,66970
National Property Management GroupValenciaMay 12, 2021no violations found000
Houri Karubian
Karubian Properties, LLC.
Studio CityMar 22, 2021no violations found000
Pro Residential Management, IncLos AngelesMar 1, 202190 violations$35,937810
Ko's Property ManagementWalnutDec 31, 20204 violations$3,55230
VILLASATSONOMA, LLCHalf Moon BayDec 3, 202021 violations$23,171200
Greystar
Greystar Management Services
San FranciscoNov 20, 2020no violations found000
Carlyle Courtyard, LLCAnaheimSep 23, 20208 violations$1,63680
Chandler PropertiesSan FranciscoJul 15, 202010 violations$14,328100
Mutual Housing ManagementSacramentoMay 29, 2020no violations found000
Penske Truck Leasing CompanyWest SacramentoMay 5, 20201 violation000
Eminence Escrow, IncCypressJan 12, 20204 violations$24630
Real Estate ConnectionTorranceDec 4, 2019no violations found000
Cameron Properties Inc.CovinaJun 3, 201917 violations$189,139160
Major Contracting ServicesTwentynine PalmsNov 4, 2018no violations found000
The Madison Real Estate Group,LLCEncinoJul 10, 201818 violations$21,709170
Trailer Hitch RVNipomoJun 1, 20183 violations000
Silver Saddle Ranch
Silver Saddle Ranch & Club
BurbankApr 26, 2018no violations found000
Highpoint Property ManagememtTarzanaDec 13, 20171 violation00$575
Firehouse Entertainment
Firehouse Entertainment & Event Rentals, LLC
WoodlandDec 1, 2017no violations found000
PS Business ParksGlendaleNov 22, 2017no violations found000
FPI ManagementSanta ClaritaSep 8, 2017no violations found000
J.R.K Residential GroupLos AngelesMar 21, 20171 violation000
Gaviota's DriversSan JoseJul 8, 2016no violations found000
M3 Property Management, IncSanta BarbaraMay 6, 20162 violations$2610
Century 21 Beachside-Rancho CorporationUplandMar 10, 201611 violations$53710
Carrington Real Estate Services Inc.Aliso ViejoFeb 23, 20161 violation$5,64010
Epsilon Systems SolutionsSan DiegoFeb 4, 20161 violation$14410
Bablot InvestmentsCosta MesaDec 15, 2015no violations found000
SEA RANCH ESCAPEThe Sea RanchDec 2, 2015no violations found000
Nijjar Realty, Inc. dba Pama Management, Inc.El MonteOct 21, 20151 violation000
Sunny Kim RealtorsLa Canada FlintridgeOct 7, 2015no violations found000
JD Home Rentals
J & V Properties, Inc.
FresnoJul 27, 2015119 violations$100,9761180
L.A. Party RentalsPanorama CityJul 27, 20154 violations$3,61530
FirstService Residential (Playa Vista)Playa VistaJun 15, 20152 violations$5,43810
FirstService Residential (Playa Vista)Long BeachJun 15, 20152 violations$1,29410
FirstService Residential (Playa Vista)Los AngelesJun 15, 20158 violations000
American Homes 4 RentAgoura HillsMay 2, 2015110 violations$414,4561090
California Premier Services, Inc.CoronaMay 1, 2015no violations found000
FirstService Residential (Playa Vista)Los AngelesApr 30, 20158 violations$33,59550
Rio Vista Apts, L.P.Los AngelesJan 25, 2015no violations found000
Reliable Movers and ServicesLos AngelesJan 7, 201590 violations$15,347880
RK Properties
Rance King Properties Inc
Long BeachDec 5, 20142 violations$1,91710
Commercial Scaffolding of California, Inc.GardenaNov 20, 201439 violations$26,161380
On-site.com
On Site Manager, Inc.
CampbellOct 30, 20144 violations$13,34110
East Bay Asian Local Development CorporationOaklandOct 8, 2014no violations found000
Citivest Inc.Newport BeachSep 30, 201437 violations$15,874320
Tierra Vista CommunitiesSan PedroAug 19, 201416 violations000
Multimedia Presentations GroupVistaMay 22, 20141 violation$14710
AVX Audio Visual, Inc.Fountain ValleyMay 5, 201414 violations$37,176120
Olympic Shopping CenterLos AngelesMay 1, 20142 violations$19,10510
Soquel PropertiesSoquelApr 21, 2014no violations found000
Trinity Property ConsultantNewport BeachJan 15, 20144 violations000
Budget Truck RentalLos AngelesJan 11, 20142 violations$24510
Carolina Trail Golf Partners, Inc.La QuintaNov 22, 2013515 violations repeat$494,3194660
JRK Residential America, LLCLos AngelesSep 11, 2013no violations found000
First Pointe Management GroupRocklinJul 3, 2013no violations found000
Nor Cal Portable Services, IncGilroyJul 2, 201319 violations$28,925190
Rent A Center
Rent A Center West, Inc.
RiversideMay 16, 20131 violation000
Jean Bates & AssociatesDanvilleApr 4, 20132 violations$4,45110
The Maddox ApartmentHuntington BeachMar 31, 20135 violations$1,22540
Royal Events, Inc.San FernandoMar 20, 201342 violations000
Ground Realty & LoanChino HillsFeb 6, 2013no violations found000
Advantage Rent A CarOntarioJan 30, 2013no violations found000
8 Roxbury Owner AssociationBeverly HillsJan 24, 20138 violations$6,68870
JB Partners Group, Inc.Sherman OaksDec 31, 201274 violations repeat$93,64073$13,200
The Sandpiper
Huntington Sandpiper LP
Huntington BeachDec 31, 20124 violations repeat$6,10630
Las Brisas Del Mar, L.P.Huntington BeachDec 31, 20122 violations repeat$2,92210
Maddox ApartmentsHuntington BeachDec 31, 20123 violations repeat$2,19220
Club Pacifica
JB Partners Group, Inc.
Sherman OaksDec 31, 20123 violations repeat$1,6982$880
Merit Property ManagementDublinDec 17, 2012no violations found000
Dick James and Associates, IncCarmichaelNov 29, 2012no violations found000
NMS PropertiesLos AngelesOct 16, 20123 violations$8,71620
LA Party Rents
L.A. Party Rents, Inc.
Panorama CitySep 25, 20125 violations$4,76740
Golden State MallBakersfieldSep 4, 20128 violations$4,52160
Centers Business ManagementLos AngelesSep 1, 20122 violations$58010
Japan RelocationSunnyvaleAug 31, 201230 violations$69,987140
CMC Linen Rental, Inc.Sun ValleyAug 21, 20121 violation000
E-Z Storage DepotVisaliaJul 26, 20125 violations$11,14620
Lake Tahoe Vacation ResortSouth Lake TahoeJun 16, 20123 violations$90920

Largest back-wage records in Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
Five Point Capital1$678,901233Oct 24, 2008
Carolina Trail Golf Partners, Inc.1$494,319466Nov 22, 2013
Michaelson, Connor & Boul, Inc. (MCB)2$444,225312Dec 10, 2010
American Homes 4 Rent1$414,456109May 2, 2015
Cameron Properties Inc.1$189,13916Jun 3, 2019
JD Home Rentals1$100,976118Jul 27, 2015
JB Partners Group, Inc.1$93,64073Dec 31, 2012
ABUNDANCE CAPITAL CORPORATION2$82,3062Apr 11, 2023
Japan Relocation1$69,98714Aug 31, 2012
Meyers Group1$59,21944Feb 29, 2004
Weaver Investment Properties LLC1$50,00028Oct 30, 2024
AMD Property Management1$44,374174Jul 20, 2008
Pro Media1$43,54510Nov 3, 2006
Fidelity Title and Escrow2$42,40315Aug 5, 2008
Patrick M. De La Torre1$41,03135Apr 20, 2012
FirstService Residential (Playa Vista)4$40,3277Jun 15, 2015
IBS Management Inc.1$38,58819Jan 19, 2005
AVX Audio Visual, Inc.1$37,17612May 5, 2014
Delta Grading/Three Way Construction1$37,06515Aug 25, 2003
Pro Residential Management, Inc1$35,93781Mar 1, 2021

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
202532$2,3211
202463$50,00028
202354$91,8113
202266$51,17715
202142$71,60688
202086$42,93344
201921$189,13916
201842$21,70917
201752$00
201654$6,3474
2015149$574,721325
20141210$113,96687
2013117$535,608497
20122117$250,034150
20111410$93,581117
20101611$187,363145
2009115$23,1338
20081411$784,343474
2007126$13,63413
2006129$78,73449
20052217$406,965250
20041511$114,750174

Your rights in this industry

The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in this industry are owed the state minimum wage of $16.90 in 2026 or the higher local rate, overtime after 8 hours in a day, an hour of pay for each missed meal or rest period, and up to 30 days of wages when final pay is late. Claims go to the Labor Commissioner or to Superior Court, three years back, four under the Unfair Competition Law. Free, confidential review: (800) 371-3088.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division enforcement database, California cases through Sep 6, 2026. Back to the wage theft tracker.

About this data: Cases come from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division enforcement database (WHD compliance actions concluded since fiscal year 2005, California employers only), published by the Department of Labor and reloaded here every month. "Back wages" are amounts the employer agreed to pay at the close of the investigation; "penalties" are civil money penalties assessed. An investigation that found no violation is listed as such. The database does not include California Labor Commissioner cases or private lawsuits. This page is general information, not legal advice about your situation.

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