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The Basics of Landlord Insurance in California

Landlord insurance is similar to homeowners’ insurance, but typically includes additional liability coverage for the specific, added risks landlords face…

3 months ago

Use (and Abuse) of Demurrers in an Unlawful Detainer Proceeding

This article discusses the role of a demurrer in an unlawful detainer proceeding, and how tenants have historically used it…

3 months ago

Owner Move-In Evictions Under the City of Los Angeles’ Just Cause Eviction Control Ordinance

The City of Los Angeles has a “just cause” eviction control ordinance allowing evictions based on the owner’s intention to…

3 months ago

Can I Evict My Tenant for Smoking in the Rental Unit?

Does a landlord have a legal right to prohibit prospective tenants from smoking inside or around the rented premises?  The…

3 months ago

Summary of the City of Concord’s “Just Cause” Eviction Control Ordinance

This article summarizes the “just cause” eviction control provisions of the City of Concord’s Tenant Protection Program (“TPP”) (Concord, Cal.…

3 months ago

How to Serve a California 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit

Code of Civil Procedure 1162 provides three ways to serve a tenant with a notice terminating the tenancy such as…

3 months ago

What You Need to Know About Owner Move-In Evictions in Oakland, California

In cities with eviction control ordinances like Oakland, landlords need a specific reason to evict, known as a “just cause”.…

4 months ago

“No Fault” Eviction Requirements in the City of Los Angeles

There are two types of no fault evictions  in the City of Los Angeles. First, there are the no fault…

4 months ago

Summary of the “Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure” Act

Real estate investors seeking to purchase properties through foreclosure should be aware of the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act (PTFA)…

4 months ago

Summary of the City of Antioch’s “Just Cause” Eviction Control Ordinance

On August 27, 2024, the Antioch City Council approved a “Just Cause” eviction control ordinance limiting the ability of landlords…

4 months ago