Tenants may provide notice of termination on a much shorter time period than landlords. For tenants who have not yet resided at the residence for…
The meaning of “Commercial Real Estate” in the context of Unlawful Detainer Actions
Those who have practiced real estate sales will tell you that “residential real estate” is a dwelling unit containing one to four distinct living quarters…
When can a California landlord serve an eviction summons by the post and mail method?
Unlawful detainer actions require service according to the general rules of civil procedure. (Code Civ. Proc., § 1167, subd. (b).) In general, this means that…
California Evictions: July 1, 2022.
Despite what the news articles state, the rules that went into effect during the eviction moratorium are not dead. California Code of Civil Procedure section…
You’re Fired! Evicting a former employee.
Today, we consider a rare situation: Most landlord-tenant relationships involve exchanging money for a residence. But how does one evict when the home is a…
CA Evictions: How to Serve an Eviction Notice
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…
Evicting for Nonpayment in April 2022
California passed an emergency bill identified as Assembly Bill number 2179, which changed how we evict residential tenants for nonpayment. This is a review of…
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 . . .
How to Evict California Tenants for Nonpayment in March 2022
Last year, California landlords had to jump through hoops to evict tenants for nonpayment. This year, it is much easier. In the article below, I’ll…
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.