Paul Vallone

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

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

4 months ago

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

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

5 months ago

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

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

5 months ago

Summary of the “Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure” Act

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

5 months ago

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

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

5 months ago

Terminating a California Tenancy Based on Nonpayment of Rent

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

5 months ago

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

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

6 months ago

Eviction Versus Ejectment – What’s the Difference?

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

7 months ago

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

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

7 months ago

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

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

8 months ago