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The City of Berkeley has enacted a Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance which significantly restricts a landlord’s right to evict a tenant. The Ordinance also imposes notice and registration obligations for any eviction carried out within the City’s borders, and requires payment of relocation expense for certain “no fault evictions. Here is…
In 2019 the City of Hayward enacted the Residential Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Ordinance, which caps annual rent increases and restricts evictions to only those reasons listed in the Ordinance. Here is a summary of the Ordinance’s eviction control provisions. Notification Requirement Landlords are required to provide tenants with notice of the ordinance by…
The City of Inglewood has a rent and eviction control ordinance that significantly limits tenant evictions for most properties within the City’s borders. Here is a summary of the Ordinance as it relates to tenant evictions. Registration Requirement Landlords must file an annual registration statement for all units that are offered for rent or that…
In 2022 the City of Chula Vista enacted the Residential Tenant Protection Ordinance (RTPO). The RTPO requires “just cause” for evictions consistent with state law, and includes additional protections for tenants in certain circumstances. Here is a synopsis of the ordinance. Excluded Properties The RTPO does not apply to the following residential tenancies: • Single-family owner-occupied residences in…
Many of our clients have expressed frustration over delays and stall tactics utilized by tenants in an unlawful detainer action. These clients have been looking for viable alternatives to expedite their case and avoid appearing in court for a trial. A motion for summary judgment could provide such an alternative, depending on the strength of…
The City of San Diego recently finalized a new just cause ordinance, which provides stronger residential tenant protections than the previous ordinance enacted in 2004. The Just Cause Ordinance significantly limits the grounds for termination of a residential tenancy, requires higher relocation assistance be paid to tenants for no fault evictions, and provides several additional…
In the ideal world, tenants who move out of a rental property will take all their belongings with them. Many tenants, however, leave behind all sorts of personal property, occasionally including an abandoned vehicle. This article discusses how the landlord can lawfully remove the vehicle from the premises without risking exposure to liability for misappropriation…
This article addresses whether a landlord can be held liable for damages resulting from criminal activity at the rental unit. The answer is “maybe”, depending on whether the plaintiff can establish that the criminal conduct was foreseeable. In this context, foreseeability generally requires the prior occurrence of similar criminal acts occurring at the premises, and…
This article outlines a landlord’s options in situations where the tenant has breached an obligation to pay for utilities. Can the security deposit be used to cover that obligation? Can the landlord pursue an eviction against the tenant based on unpaid utility bills? What other rights and obligations may a landlord have when the tenant…
The high cost of living in California has prompted many homeowners to seek extra income by renting out part of their home to an individual while continuing to live in the unrented portion. This type of landlord-tenant relationship is commonly known as a “single family lodger” arrangement. Evicting a “lodger” under California law is easier…