New Security Deposit Laws are Coming to California

4 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

5 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

5 months ago

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

5 months ago

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

Owner Move-In Evictions Under the City of Los Angeles’ Just Cause Eviction Control Ordinance

5 months ago

The City of Los Angeles has a “just cause” eviction control ordinance allowing evictions based on the owner’s intention to…

Can I Evict My Tenant for Smoking in the Rental Unit?

5 months ago

Does a landlord have a legal right to prohibit prospective tenants from smoking inside or around the rented premises?  The…

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

5 months ago

This article summarizes the “just cause” eviction control provisions of the City of Concord’s Tenant Protection Program (“TPP”) (Concord, Cal.…

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

6 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

6 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

6 months ago

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