Includes Notices, Unlawful Detainer, and Sheriff Lockout.
The purpose of an eviction hearing is to determine if the landlord has a legal right to have the tenant evicted for the reason(s) asserted by the landlord. This is your chance to tell your side of the story to the Judge. The landlord should arrive at the hearing prepared to explain to the Judge…
Alameda County’s eviction moratorium makes it illegal for landlords to remove tenants from a home for almost any reason. The ordinance is considered one of the strongest tenant protection measures still in effect in California. With limited exceptions discussed below, the Alameda County eviction moratorium protects most tenants from eviction during this crisis. However, tenants still…
In Arizona, a tenant can be evicted from a home for violating the lease or rental agreement. Here is a summary of the eviction procedure when a tenant commits a “material and irreparable” violation of the rental agreement, i.e. a serious violation of the agreement that the tenant cannot fix. What Is A Material And…
A squatter is someone who occupies real property without paying rent or mortgage and without the owner’s permission. Some people will attempt to take advantage of squatters’ rights so they can gain ownership of a property without paying for it. This article discusses how that can happen, and offers guidance on how to avoid a…
In May 2020, the City of Los Angeles adopted Ordinance No. 186606, which prohibits many types of evictions within the City’s borders. The City ordinance ends when the Mayor declares the state of emergency arising from Covid to be over. Accordingly, tenants can continue to defer rent payments and avoid being evicted for non-payment and…
On September 28, 2021, the LA County Board of Supervisors passed the County Tenant Protection Resolution. This Resolution applies to all rental properties in LA County except properties located in the City of Los Angeles, which has its own rules concerning non-payment of rent and no-fault eviction notices. The Resolution remains effective through January 2022,…
Adverse possession is a legal concept that allows a trespasser to gain title to real property of another if several factors (discussed below) are present. The rationale underlying adverse possession law is that the rights of a non-owner who is making good use of the property trump those of a property owner who neglects the…
What Is a Tenant Estoppel Certificate? A tenant Estoppel Certificate is a document signed by a tenant that summarizes the present status of the lease, and is intended to assist third party purchasers or lenders in their due diligence regarding the property. Why do Landlords Request Tenant Estoppel Certificates? Typically, when the owner of a…
Commercial tenants rent property used specifically for business or commercial purposes. This is in contrast to residential tenants who rent places to live, like apartment units and other dwellings. In California, commercial tenants are afforded most, but not all of the same rental rights as residential tenants in the context of terminating the tenancy through…
Now that the state moratorium on evictions is essentially over, many renters are facing a mountain of debt that accrued during the pandemic. Some tenants will choose to file bankruptcy as a means to eliminate their debt and remain in the rental unit for as long as possible. This article discusses the implications of a…