Paul Vallone

Grounds for Eviction of Mobile Homeowners in California

In California, mobile home owners enjoy a unique set of protections under the Mobilehome Residency Law (MRL). However, there are…

12 months ago

What Should be Included in a Commercial Lease Agreement?

A commercial lease is a contract between a landlord and a tenant describing the terms and conditions under which the…

1 year 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 year 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 year 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 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago

Evicting a Tenant Based on Nuisance in California

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

1 year ago

Should I Attempt to Settle My Eviction Case?

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

1 year ago

Is My Los Angeles Property Subject to Just Cause Eviction Protection?

One of the first questions Los Angeles landlords need to answer is whether their rental property is subject to just…

1 year ago