The Section 8 Voucher Program is a tenant-oriented rental assistance program offering subsidized housing for low-income tenants. The main advantage…
You have successfully evicted a recalcitrant tenant. Can you now hold the tenant responsible for attorneys’ fees incurred in prosecuting…
The Laws Governing Security Deposits Security deposits are sums of money a landlord requires at the beginning of a rental…
The process of terminating any California tenancy starts with delivery of the initial notice to vacate the premises. The first…
A forcible detainer occurs if a person unlawfully holds possession of any real property through violence or threats, or unlawfully…
The short answer is "No". California has adopted a specific statutory scheme to supplant the common law “self-help” remedy for…
In general, owners and lessors of rental property are proper plaintiffs an unlawful detainer action filed against their tenants. Property…
What is a Notice of Belief of Abandonment?What should you do if you suddenly discover that the tenant on your…
OVERVIEW OF CALIFORNIA’S EVICTION PROCESS What are the necessary steps for a California eviction and how long does the process…
Evicting a tenant can take several months. If the tenant doesn't object to this, it's best between 35 and 60…