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). …
Are Landlords Responsible for Crime in California?
Crime is intermeshed within the lives of California tenants residing in large cities. Although no one wants to fall victim to a crime, it happens. …
Los Angeles Tenants Gain New Eviction & Anti-Displacement Protections in 2023
The City of Los Angeles has one of the State of California’s most robust rent ordinances protecting Los Angeles tenants from dramatic rent increases, tenant…
Oakland Tenants Now Protected From Pretextual and Technical Breach of Lease Violations
On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, the Oakland City Council passed legislation strengthening the Oakland Rent Ordinance to protect Oakland tenants. The amendments limit pretextual evictions…