Basic Obligations Owed by Landlords to California Tenants

California landlord-tenant laws specify the rules a landlord must follow when dealing with his or her tenant.  Here is an overview of the most common duties landlords owe to their tenants.  Duty To Provide Safe and Habitable Premises In California, landlords are legally obligated to ensure that a rental property is habitable under the ‘implied warranty of…

CALIFORNIA EVICTION TIMELINE

OVERVIEW OF CALIFORNIA’S EVICTION PROCESS What are the necessary steps for a California eviction and how long does the process take?  Here is a brief procedural overview which includes general time estimates for completing each required phase.  As discussed below, there are many factors to consider when estimating the time it will take to complete…