Eviction Service

As a landlord or property manager, you have the option of renting your property for a fixed term, usually 12 months, or on a month-to-month basis. This article discusses the pros and cons of a month-to-month rental contract, as compared to the longer fixed term lease.  Pros and Cons of Month-to-Month Leases A month-to-month rental…

Rental walk-through inspections are typically done by the landlord at the beginning and end of the lease term.  Inspections are essential for both landlords and tenants because they provide a framework for identifying and assigning responsibility for damages to the rental unit during the tenancy.  Here’s a brief overview of what should be covered at…

Government-subsidized Section 8 housing is regulated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This article provides an overview of how to become a Section 8 landlord and the pros/cons of participating in the Program.     Section 8 Approval Process The first step towards securing Section 8 tenants is contacting the local housing authority…

What options are available to a landlord when a tenant causes damage to the rental property?  For damages beyond normal wear and tear, the landlord is entitled to charge the tenant for loss.  The tenant may also be subject to eviction for causing the property damage.  Here’s are some suggestions on how to approach and…

A California landlord is entitled to evict a tenant who causes or permits a nuisance. This article discusses what constitutes a nuisance under California law and how to deal with the problem from a practical and legal perspective.  “Nuisance” Defined A nuisance is defined as an act that is injurious to health or is indecent…

No matter how careful you are as a landlord, there is a decent chance you will eventually face the unpleasant prospect of having to go to court to evict a tenant.  Proper planning for that event begins with tenant screening process and continues through preparation for trial on the merits.  Here are some tips on…

Under California law, when an owner rents real property to the resident, the resident is entitled to exclusive possession of the premises, even to the exclusion of the owner or property manager of the premises. There are, however, exceptions to this general rule, as codified by Civil Code section 1954.  Here is a summary of…

Those who buy an occupied foreclosed property often find that the person(s) living there will not voluntarily vacate the property.  Before you take any action to evict, one threshold question needs to be answered:  Is the person on the property the former owner or the former owner’s tenant? The answer to this question is important…

The Department of Housing & Urban Development’s Section 8 program helps low-income tenants afford housing by providing rent subsidies to the program participants. A Section 8 tenancy can go south for the same reasons as other tenancies, sometimes requiring the landlord to commence eviction proceedings against the tenant. This article summarizes the legal grounds for…

The City of Los Angeles has enacted a Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance that applies to ALL rentals in the City of Los Angeles, including Single Family Residences and condos.  It can be found in Article 5.3 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code and is summarized below.  Prohibited Conduct The LA City Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance prohibits Los…