One of the first questions Los Angeles landlords need to answer is whether their rental property is subject to just…
In California, the ground rules for evicting a commercial tenant are very similar to the procedures utilized to evict a…
This article discusses the enforceability of a late fee provision in a California rental contract. The short answer is that…
In California, when a tenant fails to pay rent on time the landlord must give the tenant a three-day notice…
California Assembly Bill 2801, which becomes operative in 2025, changes some of the residential security deposit rules under California law…
California landlords need to be aware of state and federal disability rights laws which impose legal obligations on landlords when…
Landlord insurance is similar to homeowners’ insurance, but typically includes additional liability coverage for the specific, added risks landlords face…
This article discusses the role of a demurrer in an unlawful detainer proceeding, and how tenants have historically used it…
The City of Los Angeles has a “just cause” eviction control ordinance allowing evictions based on the owner’s intention to…
Does a landlord have a legal right to prohibit prospective tenants from smoking inside or around the rented premises? The…