Eviction Service

Includes Notices, Unlawful Detainer, and Sheriff Lockout.

Overview of Wrongful Evictions and Recoverable Damages

This article provides an overview of the most common “wrongful” eviction scenarios under California law, and the types of damages…

3 days ago

Lease or License? What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter

Lease agreements and license agreements have similar objectives – to grant occupancy rights to the recipient usually for a specified…

1 week ago

California’s Requirements for Evictions Based on a Substantial Remodel of the Rental Unit

The California Tenant Protection Act allows landlords to evict tenants because the landlord wants to “substantially remodel” the unit.  This…

2 weeks ago

Synopsis of the Commercial Tenant Protection Act

Commercial tenants have historically been left out of the growing body of laws protecting residential tenants in California and elsewhere. …

4 weeks ago

Can California Landlords Limit the Manner and Method to Pay Rent?

This article provides an overview of Civil Code Section 1947.3, which addresses two separate rent payment issues – (1) whether…

4 weeks ago

How to Handle Property Left Behind by a California Commercial Tenant

This article discusses how a California landlord should handle personal property left behind by a commercial tenant.  Although not mandatory,…

1 month ago

How to Identify and Address Mold in a Rental Unit

Mold issues can be a real problem in rental units, having the potential to cause various medical-related issues and damage…

1 month ago

Does a Landlord have a Duty to Protect Tenants from Criminal Activity?

Landlords face potential legal responsibility for failing to protect their tenants from harm caused by criminal activity.  They are required…

2 months ago

California Realtor’s Right to Enter a Rental Unit

This article discusses a realtor’s right to enter a rental unit, including the procedures that must be utilized to lawfully…

2 months ago

Delaying a California Eviction by Requesting a Stay Due to Hardship

California tenants can avail themselves of many different methods to delay an eviction.  One of the most common tactics utilized…

2 months ago