What is an Order to Post and When is it Necessary in a California Eviction Proceeding?

2 years ago

As a matter of fairness, litigants in any lawsuit are entitled to notice of the proceeding and an opportunity to…

Dealing with Criminal Activity at your Rental Unit

2 years ago

This article offers tips on how to identify, address and hopefully avoid illegal activities taking place on your property.  We…

Anatomy of a California Eviction Proceeding

2 years ago

This article explores the fundamental steps to pursuing any Unlawful Detainer case in California. This is not meant to be…

Overview of San Francisco’s Eviction Control Ordinance

2 years ago

San Francisco has its own Rent and Eviction Control Ordinance, found in Chapter 37 of the San Francisco Administrative Code. …

How to Identify and Remove “Professional” Tenants from Your Rental Property

2 years ago

Some tenants enter a lease transaction without any intention of complying with the agreement’s terms and conditions. Their main objective…

Landlord Obligations Arising from the Sale of Rental Property

2 years ago

When a unit is sold while occupied by a California renter, the renter retains certain tenant rights that must be…

Basic Obligations Owed by Landlords to California Tenants

2 years ago

California landlord-tenant laws specify the rules a landlord must follow when dealing with his or her tenant.  Here is an…

Post Judgment Eviction Procedures

2 years ago

This article discusses potential post-judgment activities in an eviction case where the landlord obtains a judgment of possession against the…

Common Defenses to a California Eviction Action

3 years ago

A tenant facing eviction can and usually does assert a long list of affirmative defenses to the lawsuit.  Here is…

How to Avoid Disputes with Your Tenant

3 years ago

Landlords can save time and money by taking appropriate preventative measures to minimize potential liability to a tenant.  Here are…