Eviction Service

How to Deal with Unauthorized Occupants Residing at Your Rental Unit

This article discusses how to deal with individuals who are not a party to the lease agreement but are living…

2 years ago

Content and Service of Process Requirements for a California 3 Day Notice

There are three types of 3 Day eviction notices in California - the 3 Day Notice to Quit, the 3…

2 years ago

Accounting and Return of Security Deposits under California Law

California has specific laws governing a landlord’s rights and obligations arising from a security deposit held by a landlord under…

2 years ago

Jury Trial Demands in a California Unlawful Detainer Action

Jury trials are problematic for landlords seeking to legitimately evict their tenants.  Tenants hope that a looming jury trial will…

2 years ago

How Landlords should Handle an Offer of Payment in Response to a 3 Day Notice to Pay or Quit

A 3 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit is commonly used by Landlords when dealing with a tenant who…

2 years ago

Common Mistakes made by California Landlords when Renting to Tenants

Owning a rental unit can be a profitable business.  However, the success of the business depends in large part on…

2 years ago

Unlawful Detainer vs Forcible Detainer – Similarities and Differences Between Respective Actions

An unlawful detainer and a forcible detainer have the same objectives -- to legally remove an occupant from your rental…

2 years ago

What Eviction Protections Remain in Effect in the City and County of Los Angeles?

The City of Los Angeles’ eviction protection moratorium expired on January 31, 2023.  In response, the Los Angeles City Council…

2 years ago

Survival Tips for First Time Landlords

Owning rental property is a great way to earn extra income, but becoming a landlord also requires the expenditure of…

2 years ago

When is a Rental Unit Considered Uninhabitable and what are the Tenant’s Remedies?

California landlords have an obligation to ensure the rental unit is fit to live in, or habitable. As part of…

2 years ago