Paul Vallone

How to Serve Notices Required in a California Eviction Proceeding

“Due process” is a fundamental component of almost any lawsuit, including unlawful detainer actions.   This legal concept ensures the defendant…

3 years ago

Summary of Oakland’s Eviction Control Ordinance

Oakland has adopted an eviction control ordinance which prohibits a property owner from terminating a tenancy without good or just…

3 years ago

Overview of San Diego’s Eviction Control Ordinance

California has a statewide “just cause” eviction control ordinance (CCP 1946.2), requiring an eviction to be based on one of…

4 years ago

Tips for Collecting Outstanding Rent

In our 10/16/22 post we discussed ways to avoid renting to financially irresponsible tenants.  Unfortunately, the reality is that non-paying…

4 years ago

How to Minimize the Risk of Renting to Financially Irresponsible Tenants

Paying rent on time is the tenant’s most fundamental obligation under any lease or rental agreement. When tenants pay late…

4 years ago

Default Proceedings in a California Eviction Case

This article discusses how to favorably resolve an eviction case in situations where the tenant fails to respond to the…

4 years ago

What is an Order to Post and When is it Necessary in a California Eviction Proceeding?

As a matter of fairness, litigants in any lawsuit are entitled to notice of the proceeding and an opportunity to…

4 years ago

Dealing with Criminal Activity at your Rental Unit

This article offers tips on how to identify, address and hopefully avoid illegal activities taking place on your property.  We…

4 years ago

Anatomy of a California Eviction Proceeding

This article explores the fundamental steps to pursuing any Unlawful Detainer case in California. This is not meant to be…

4 years ago

Overview of San Francisco’s Eviction Control Ordinance

San Francisco has its own Rent and Eviction Control Ordinance, found in Chapter 37 of the San Francisco Administrative Code. …

4 years ago