The Oakland Elevator Maintenance in Residential Buildings Ordinance
Oakland laws already protect Oakland tenants from habitability defects, including inoperable elevators. These laws include the Oakland Tenant Protection Ordinance, which prohibits landlords from interrupting,…
Despite Oakland Repealing Nuisance & Unlawful Conduct Eviction Law, Oakland Tenants Must Still Not Engage in Nuisance & Unlawful Conduct
Promulgated in 2004, the Oakland Nuisance and Unlawful Activity Ordinance permitted landlords to evict Oakland tenants for nuisance and unlawful conduct on or near their…
Landlords and Property Managers May Not Ask About California Tenants’ Citizenship Status (Unless Required By Federal Law)
In May 2025, an infamous Oakland landlord known for the typical unscrupulous landlord behavior harassed an Oakland tenant by asking if she was a legal…
Los inquilinos de California podrán optar por Internet en 2026
A partir del 1 de enero de 2026, el artículo 1942.8 del Código Civil de California prohíbe a los propietarios obligar a los inquilinos de…
California Tenants May Choose Internet in 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, California Civil Code section 1942.8 prohibits landlords from requiring California tenants to use a particular internet service provider, typically imposed on…
Los inquilinos de California tendrán derecho a estufas y refrigeradores funcionales en 2026
El 6 de octubre de 2025, el gobernador Newsom promulgó el proyecto de ley n.º 628 de la Asamblea. Este proyecto de ley modifica el…
California Tenants Entitled to Functional Stove & Refrigerators in 2026
On October 6, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill No. 628 into law. This bill amends California Civil Code section 1941.1 to require landlords to…
Are National City Tenants Entitled to Heat?
Does the Law Require My Landlord to Provide Heat? The law requires landlords to provide National City tenants with heat. California Civil Code § 1941.1(a)(4); Erlach…
Are Coronado Tenants Entitled to Heat?
Does the Law Require My Landlord to Provide Heat? The law requires landlords to provide Coronado tenants with heat. California Civil Code § 1941.1(a)(4); Erlach v….
Are San Clemente Tenants Entitled to Heat?
Does the Law Require My Landlord to Provide Heat? The law requires landlords to provide San Clemente tenants with heat. California Civil Code § 1941.1(a)(4); Erlach…