Paul Vallone

Overview of Wrongful Evictions and Recoverable Damages

This article provides an overview of the most common “wrongful” eviction scenarios under California law, and the types of damages…

2 weeks ago

Lease or License? What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter

Lease agreements and license agreements have similar objectives – to grant occupancy rights to the recipient usually for a specified…

2 weeks ago

California’s Requirements for Evictions Based on a Substantial Remodel of the Rental Unit

The California Tenant Protection Act allows landlords to evict tenants because the landlord wants to “substantially remodel” the unit.  This…

3 weeks ago

Synopsis of the Commercial Tenant Protection Act

Commercial tenants have historically been left out of the growing body of laws protecting residential tenants in California and elsewhere. …

1 month ago

Can California Landlords Limit the Manner and Method to Pay Rent?

This article provides an overview of Civil Code Section 1947.3, which addresses two separate rent payment issues – (1) whether…

1 month ago

How to Handle Property Left Behind by a California Commercial Tenant

This article discusses how a California landlord should handle personal property left behind by a commercial tenant.  Although not mandatory,…

1 month ago

How to Identify and Address Mold in a Rental Unit

Mold issues can be a real problem in rental units, having the potential to cause various medical-related issues and damage…

2 months ago

Does a Landlord have a Duty to Protect Tenants from Criminal Activity?

Landlords face potential legal responsibility for failing to protect their tenants from harm caused by criminal activity.  They are required…

2 months ago

California Realtor’s Right to Enter a Rental Unit

This article discusses a realtor’s right to enter a rental unit, including the procedures that must be utilized to lawfully…

2 months ago

Delaying a California Eviction by Requesting a Stay Due to Hardship

California tenants can avail themselves of many different methods to delay an eviction.  One of the most common tactics utilized…

2 months ago