Overview of Santa Monica’s Eviction Control Ordinance

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Santa Monica’s rent control laws include eviction protections limiting evictions to the reasons enumerated by the ordinance.  Here is a…

Grounds for Evicting a Tenant in the City of Los Angeles

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Los Angeles landlords need a reason to evict a tenant that is authorized by the City’s eviction laws.  This article…

Is My Los Angeles Property Subject to Just Cause Eviction Protection?

2 weeks ago

One of the first questions Los Angeles landlords need to answer is whether their rental property is subject to just…

Overview of Commercial Evictions in California

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In California, the ground rules for evicting a commercial tenant are very similar to the procedures utilized to evict a…

Are Late Fee Provisions Enforceable in a California Rental Agreement?

4 weeks ago

This article discusses the enforceability of a late fee provision in a California rental contract.  The short answer is that…

Importance of Preparing Accurate Three-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit

1 month ago

In California, when a tenant fails to pay rent on time the landlord must give the tenant a three-day notice…

New Security Deposit Laws are Coming to California

2 months ago

California Assembly Bill 2801, which becomes operative in 2025, changes some of the residential security deposit rules under California law…

Basic Rights of Tenants with Disabilities

2 months ago

California landlords need to be aware of state and federal disability rights laws which impose legal obligations on landlords when…

The Basics of Landlord Insurance in California

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Landlord insurance is similar to homeowners’ insurance, but typically includes additional liability coverage for the specific, added risks landlords face…

Use (and Abuse) of Demurrers in an Unlawful Detainer Proceeding

2 months ago

This article discusses the role of a demurrer in an unlawful detainer proceeding, and how tenants have historically used it…