Evicting an Out of State or Concealed Tenant in California

2 months ago

California landlords can invoke special procedures to obtain immediate possession of their property when the tenant is out of state…

Utility Bills and Tenant Rights

2 months ago

It is essential for landlords and tenants to have a clear understanding of their respective rights and obligations for utility…

Evicting a Tenant Based on Nuisance in California

2 months ago

California landlords have the right to evict their tenants when they become a “nuisance” to others in the vicinity.  This…

Should I Attempt to Settle My Eviction Case?

2 months ago

Sometimes it’s in the landlord’s best interest to attempt to settle an eviction case before engaging in time-consuming and expensive…

Overview of Santa Monica’s Eviction Control Ordinance

2 months ago

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

3 months ago

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?

3 months 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

3 months ago

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?

3 months 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

4 months ago

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