Eviction Service

In 2019 the California legislature enacted California’s Tenant Protection Act (TPA) of 2019. In addition to limiting annual rent increases for much of California multi-unit residential properties, the TPA requires “just cause” to evict tenants in place for 12 months or more. Here is a synopsis of the TPA, and a breakdown of those properties…

Los Angeles County’s Board of Supervisors has voted to extend its county’s eviction moratorium through the end of 2022, by approving The Los Angeles County Updated Covid-19 Tenant Protections Resolution. The new rules add another layer of complexity to the other eviction protection laws and ordinances passed during the pandemic. Here’s what all the new…

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…