Paul Vallone

Overview of Commercial Evictions in California

In California, the ground rules for evicting a commercial tenant are very similar to the procedures utilized to evict a…

1 month ago

Are Late Fee Provisions Enforceable in a California Rental Agreement?

This article discusses the enforceability of a late fee provision in a California rental contract.  The short answer is that…

2 months ago

Importance of Preparing Accurate Three-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit

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

2 months ago

New Security Deposit Laws are Coming to California

California Assembly Bill 2801, which becomes operative in 2025, changes some of the residential security deposit rules under California law…

3 months ago

Basic Rights of Tenants with Disabilities

California landlords need to be aware of state and federal disability rights laws which impose legal obligations on landlords when…

3 months ago

The Basics of Landlord Insurance in California

Landlord insurance is similar to homeowners’ insurance, but typically includes additional liability coverage for the specific, added risks landlords face…

3 months ago

Use (and Abuse) of Demurrers in an Unlawful Detainer Proceeding

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

3 months ago

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

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

4 months ago

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

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

4 months ago

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

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

4 months ago