How to Serve a California 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit

4 months ago

Code of Civil Procedure 1162 provides three ways to serve a tenant with a notice terminating the tenancy such as…

What You Need to Know About Owner Move-In Evictions in Oakland, California

5 months ago

In cities with eviction control ordinances like Oakland, landlords need a specific reason to evict, known as a “just cause”.…

“No Fault” Eviction Requirements in the City of Los Angeles

5 months ago

There are two types of no fault evictions  in the City of Los Angeles. First, there are the no fault…

Summary of the “Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure” Act

5 months ago

Real estate investors seeking to purchase properties through foreclosure should be aware of the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act (PTFA)…

Summary of the City of Antioch’s “Just Cause” Eviction Control Ordinance

5 months ago

On August 27, 2024, the Antioch City Council approved a “Just Cause” eviction control ordinance limiting the ability of landlords…

Terminating a California Tenancy Based on Nonpayment of Rent

5 months ago

Here’s what you need to know about terminating a California tenancy based on the tenant’s failure to pay rent.  The…

Early Lease Termination Rights for California Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and other Specified Crimes

6 months ago

California has a statute giving certain victims of abuse the right to terminate their existing lease without liability for payments…

Eviction Versus Ejectment – What’s the Difference?

7 months ago

In California and elsewhere an eviction is the most common method of regaining possession of real property unlawfully occupied by…

When is a Breach of the Lease Considered Material Enough to Support an Eviction?

7 months ago

A common ground for eviction in California includes one based on the tenant’s violation of the lease agreement or rental…

Lease Agreement or Rental Contract – Which is Best for You?

8 months ago

This article highlights the differences between lease agreements and rental contracts, and the pros/cons of choosing one over the other…