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A common ground for eviction in California includes one based on the tenant’s violation of the lease agreement or rental contract. However, California law recognizes that while every instance of noncompliance with a contract’s terms constitutes a breach, not every breach justifies treating the contract as terminated, as required to support an unlawful detainer action. …
This article highlights the differences between lease agreements and rental contracts, and the pros/cons of choosing one over the other when renting to a tenant. Characteristics of Lease Agreement A lease agreement requires tenants to pay on time and consistently on a set day of the month, and typically includes many other provisions relating to…
Apartment complex owners, mobile home parks and other landlords often provide their on-site managers and workers with free housing or reduced rent as an incentive to accepting the employment. While the arrangement can be mutually beneficial, issues can arise when the employment ends but the employee refuses to leave. When that happens, is an eviction…
A Nevada tenant can be evicted for intentionally or negligently damaging the rental unit. Here’s a synopsis of Nevada law on this subject. Legal Basis for Property Damage Evictions Under Nevada law, landlords can evict tenants who cause significant damage to the rental property. Damaging the rental unit is considered a lease violation. To…
Senate Bill SB 567 (effective on April 1, 2024) makes changes to two specific types of evictions under The Tenant Protection Act of 2019. Specifically, SB 567 modifies the rules governing no-fault evictions arising from substantial remodels, and owner/family member move-ins. Here is a summary of those changes. Substantial Remodel Eviction Changes Under the new…
Owning a rental unit can be a lucrative endeavor but isn’t without its fair share of risks. Rental scams are a growing issue in major cities across the nation. By knowing the most common scams and adopting a thorough tenant screening process, landlords can protect themselves from unscrupulous renters and minimize the risk of becoming…
The City of Long Beach has enacted a “Just Cause” eviction control ordinance that prohibits eviction of a tenant unless the landlord has a reason listed under the law to do so. The City’s ordinance essentially mirrors the eviction protections of the state’s Tenant Protection Act of 2019, except that it has additional regulations for…
The County of Los Angeles has enacted an Anti-Harassment Ordinance covering unincorporated areas of the County, that gives renters more legal recourse to sue their landlords for harassment and imposes harsh penalties for noncompliance. Landlords also are prohibited from retaliating against tenants who are not in default of their rent and who have exercised their…
The County of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Ordinance, includes “just cause” eviction protections for tenants residing in unincorporated areas of the County. Here’s a summary of the Ordinance’s just cause provisions. Registration Requirement The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs oversees compliance with the Ordinance. L.A. County, Cal., Mun. Code § 8.52.030….
This article explains the legal procedures used by tenants to contest an eviction order entered by the trial judge. In short, once a landlord has been awarded a judgment, the tenant can remain in the rental unit by filing a motion to “stay” (i.e. delay) execution of the order, or a motion to vacate the…