California Landlords, especially those who are middle-income America, rejoice, because they now can remove nonpaying tenants.
How much notice should a licensee receive before an eviction?
When there is no contract, and no rent payment, what kind of notice is required prior to suing for unlawful detainer? (eviction) Today, we review…
Why you shouldn’t let the home buyer move in early . . .
The matter comes up periodically: Should a seller allow a buyer to occupy the home before the close of escrow? The answer is generally, “NO!”,…
The Tenant Stabilization Act of 2021: Proposed changes in California AB-15
Tenant Stabilization Act of 2021 The California Assembly currently considers the Tenant Stabilization Act of 2021 for approval. This bill modifies language and rules put…
Eviction: Violation of the Lease
Often, I review the facts presented by an unknown third party who comes to me through my social circles with questions. Today, I address a personal issue. Like you, I am a landlord, and occasionally I need to research updates in the laws to make sure I am acting appropriately.
Evicting a Tenant after the Contract expires under COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020
It used to be simple. If a tenant’s lease agreement expired or ended by valid termination, then the tenant could be evicted. Even after the…
How do I evict a person that I rent a room to, when the person has been living with me for less than one year?
Today, we will review eviction with respect to rented rooms. Occasionally, landlords will rent a room. To keep matters simple, I will propose a hypothetical situation, and based on that hypothetical situation, I will share what the law provides.
Can a landlord evict a tenant for renovations during COVID-19?
Can a landlord evict a tenant for renovations during COVID-19? At the unlawful detainer clinic, I received a phone call from a tenant who received…