In California, one of three notices typically starts every eviction process. For the notice to withstand challenge, the landlord must serve the notice according to…
Evictions Update: California Updates the Covid-19 Tenant Relief Act and Covid-19 Housing Recovery Act, effective April 1.
Tenants by changing notices that are required and increasing the burden on landlords . . .
California Ends the “Covered Time Period” Haunting Landlords
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…
California Sides with Nonpaying Tenants, again.
California did it again! In the last days before the end of the “covered time period” of the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act, they pushed it…
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…
The rules are about to change for evictions.
The rules are about to change Unlawful detainer actions are coming back. End of COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act Protections The COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act prevented…
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…