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Law Day
The United States observes Law Day annually on May 1st as a day to encourage all Americans to reflect on the personal rights and liberties that are enjoyed and exercised daily. The American Bar Association receives credit for introducing the idea for Law Day in 1957. In 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaimed Law Day to be observed each year on May 1. Congress later passed Joint Resolution 87…
CSU Directive: Time, Place, and Manner Policy (Fall 2024)
CSU Directive: Time, Place, and Manner Policy (Fall 2024)The CSU Chancellor has issued a directive concerning activities that are strictly prohibited on university property. These prohibitions are not new to CSULB, but have been incorporated into the Time, Place, and Manner Policy and are supported by California law. Encampments and camping. No person shall camp, occupy camping facilities, use camping paraphernalia, or store personal property for camping, whether indoors or…
Know Your Rights as a California Tenant: Security Deposits
California has strict rules about tenant security deposits that all residential landlords and property managers must follow. (Civ. Code, § 1950.5.) Knowing the rules can help tenants protect their hard-earned money. Security deposits are refundable. A security deposit belongs to the tenant, but the landlord is allowed to hold on to it until the tenant moves out. If a landlord sells the property, the landlord must either return the deposit or give it to the new owner to hold on to. By…
