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.
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| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis & Marielena Alcala | Stockton | May 4, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michaelson, Connor & Boul, Inc. (MCB) | Huntington Beach | Apr 29, 2005 | 380 violations | $340,691 | 204 | 0 |
| Rent Ready Home Placement | Ontario | Apr 28, 2005 | 2 violations repeat | $156 | 2 | $308 |
| Budget Truck Rental | San Diego | Mar 8, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vantaggio Suites | San Francisco | Feb 15, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IBS Management Inc. | San Juan Capistrano | Jan 19, 2005 | 19 violations | $38,588 | 19 | 0 |
| Best Maytag (Sherman Oaks) | Panorama City | Jan 11, 2005 | 2 violations | $3,461 | 1 | 0 |
| Fifth Avenue Center, Inc. | Redwood City | Dec 31, 2004 | 8 violations | $4,090 | 7 | 0 |
| Southside Equipment Rentals | Sacramento | Dec 30, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunrise Apartments | Richmond | Dec 26, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rent 4 Less Car Rental | Covina | Dec 2, 2004 | 18 violations | $23,773 | 15 | 0 |
| Melnyk Property Management | Los Angeles | Nov 3, 2004 | 6 violations | $6,919 | 5 | 0 |
| Winner Baird Real Estate, Inc. | Corona | Aug 19, 2004 | 10 violations | $3,016 | 9 | 0 |
| Griffin Partners, LLC Griffin Patners Management, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 13, 2004 | 1 violation | $2,399 | 1 | 0 |
| Jesus Reyes | Stockton | Aug 12, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $4,050 |
| Yelland Properties, Inc. | Irvine | Jul 30, 2004 | 3 violations | $5,985 | 3 | 0 |
| Abbey Party Rents Abbey Party Rents of San Diego and Riverside | San Diego | Jul 25, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nancy Hurwitz Kors | Walnut Creek | Jun 30, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $750 |
| Homes 4 U Realty, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 13, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Norman B.Houge, Inc. | Campbell | May 8, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Meyers Group Meyers Real Estate Information Inc. | Costa Mesa | Feb 29, 2004 | 44 violations | $59,219 | 44 | 0 |
| Shea Properties Shea Properties Management Company, Inc. | Livermore | Feb 2, 2004 | 92 violations | $9,349 | 90 | 0 |
| Delta Grading/Three Way Construction | Riverside | Aug 25, 2003 | 15 violations repeat | $37,065 | 15 | $6,715 |
| Mortgage One Mortgage One Corporation | Hesperia | Feb 19, 2000 | 8 violations | $18,912 | 7 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Point Capital | 1 | $678,901 | 233 | Oct 24, 2008 |
| Carolina Trail Golf Partners, Inc. | 1 | $494,319 | 466 | Nov 22, 2013 |
| Michaelson, Connor & Boul, Inc. (MCB) | 2 | $444,225 | 312 | Dec 10, 2010 |
| American Homes 4 Rent | 1 | $414,456 | 109 | May 2, 2015 |
| Cameron Properties Inc. | 1 | $189,139 | 16 | Jun 3, 2019 |
| JD Home Rentals | 1 | $100,976 | 118 | Jul 27, 2015 |
| JB Partners Group, Inc. | 1 | $93,640 | 73 | Dec 31, 2012 |
| ABUNDANCE CAPITAL CORPORATION | 2 | $82,306 | 2 | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Japan Relocation | 1 | $69,987 | 14 | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Meyers Group | 1 | $59,219 | 44 | Feb 29, 2004 |
| Weaver Investment Properties LLC | 1 | $50,000 | 28 | Oct 30, 2024 |
| AMD Property Management | 1 | $44,374 | 174 | Jul 20, 2008 |
| Pro Media | 1 | $43,545 | 10 | Nov 3, 2006 |
| Fidelity Title and Escrow | 2 | $42,403 | 15 | Aug 5, 2008 |
| Patrick M. De La Torre | 1 | $41,031 | 35 | Apr 20, 2012 |
| FirstService Residential (Playa Vista) | 4 | $40,327 | 7 | Jun 15, 2015 |
| IBS Management Inc. | 1 | $38,588 | 19 | Jan 19, 2005 |
| AVX Audio Visual, Inc. | 1 | $37,176 | 12 | May 5, 2014 |
| Delta Grading/Three Way Construction | 1 | $37,065 | 15 | Aug 25, 2003 |
| Pro Residential Management, Inc | 1 | $35,937 | 81 | Mar 1, 2021 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | $2,321 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | $50,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | $91,811 | 3 |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 | $51,177 | 15 |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 | $71,606 | 88 |
| 2020 | 8 | 6 | $42,933 | 44 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | $189,139 | 16 |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | $21,709 | 17 |
| 2017 | 5 | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | $6,347 | 4 |
| 2015 | 14 | 9 | $574,721 | 325 |
| 2014 | 12 | 10 | $113,966 | 87 |
| 2013 | 11 | 7 | $535,608 | 497 |
| 2012 | 21 | 17 | $250,034 | 150 |
| 2011 | 14 | 10 | $93,581 | 117 |
| 2010 | 16 | 11 | $187,363 | 145 |
| 2009 | 11 | 5 | $23,133 | 8 |
| 2008 | 14 | 11 | $784,343 | 474 |
| 2007 | 12 | 6 | $13,634 | 13 |
| 2006 | 12 | 9 | $78,734 | 49 |
| 2005 | 22 | 17 | $406,965 | 250 |
| 2004 | 15 | 11 | $114,750 | 174 |
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.