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

3 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…

Restricting Unwanted Guests at a Rental Unit

3 years ago

This article explores guests staying overnight in rental units and provides guidance on how to draft an enforceable guest limitation…

Update on Los Angeles County Eviction Moratorium

3 years ago

The Los Angeles County eviction moratorium went into effect in March 2020.  In its original form the moratorium protected all…