San Francisco Tenants 2024 Security Deposit Interest Rate
The San Francisco Rent Ordinance requires landlords to pay San Francisco tenants interest on their security deposits. San Francisco Administrative Code § 49.2. This law…
New Requirements for Owner Move-In & Relative Move-In Evictions Under California Rent Control
California tenants protected under the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (“California Rent Control”) gain critical just cause for eviction protections and rent limitation provisions,…
Are Pet Deposits Legal in California?
California tenants may keep animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs as pets. These animals enhance their owner’s moods, provide companionship, encourage movement,…
Palo Alto Rent Ordinance Basics
With the impacts of California’s housing crisis becoming particularly acute in Palo Alto in recent years, the City of Palo Alto passed the Palo Alto…
Affordable Security Deposits for California Tenants Beginning on July 1, 2024
When coupled with the first months’ rent, high security deposits are a significant barrier for many tenants securing housing. The cost of moving into a…
California Prohibits Employers From Restricting California Workers with Noncompete Agreements
After separating from employment, a California worker may desire to become employed elsewhere or, alternatively, open a business, performing the same or similar work. However, their former…
California Requires Written Notice to California Workers that Noncompete Agreements are Void
After separating from employment, a California worker may desire to become employed elsewhere or, alternatively, open a business, performing the same or similar work. However,…
Can The Landlord Turn Off The Water in California?
Water is an essential resource that sustains life. So, it goes without saying that California tenants are entitled to water in their rental units. But,…
What May California Tenants Do When the Landlord Disconnects Utilities Like Electricity, Cable, Phone, or Internet?
California tenants facing retaliation and landlord harassment often experience service interruptions to their essential utilities and other services, such as cable, internet, and electricity. Where…
Can the Landlord Charge a California Tenant for an Emotional Support Animal?
An emotional support animal is, “an animal that provides emotional, cognitive, or other similar support,” to a disabled California tenant. California Government Code § 122319.5(a). …