What Options May California Tenants Take When Displaced Due To Inoperable or Malfunctioning Sanitary Fixtures for an Inordinate Time?
In our prior two (2) articles, we discussed the prospect of inoperable or malfunctioning sanitary fixtures that might lead to a California tenant to become…
Self Help For California Tenants Facing Inoperable or Malfunctioning Sanitary Fixtures
In our last post, we considered how long a property owner, landlord, or property manager could wait before providing alternative accommodations or a hotel stipend….
How Long Can My Property Owner, Landlord, or Property Manager Deny Sanitary Fixtures Before They Must Provide Alternative Accommodations or a Hotel Stipend?
California law requires residential rental units to comply with the implied warranty of habitability at all times. California Civil Code § 1941. The property owner…
What Are Punitive Damages in California Litigation?
Punitive damages are not intended to compensate a plaintiff but to punish and deter defendants that engage in particularly egregious conduct. Punitive damages are defined…
All About California Civil Code § 1950.5: The California Security Deposit Law (2025 Update)
Virtually all California tenants must tender a security deposit to their landlord when commencing their tenancy. It is a fact of life. Although usually an…
En Los Ángeles, una remodelación sustancial ya no es una causa justa para rescindir el contrato de arrendamiento de un inquilino de Los Ángeles
En Julio de 2025, el Ayuntamiento de Los Angeles aprobó una importante enmienda a la Ordenanza de desahucio con justa causa de Los Ángeles. La enmienda elimina el derecho…
In Los Angeles, Substantial Remodel Is No Longer A Just Cause to Terminate A Los Angeles Tenant’s Tenancy
In July 2025, the Los Angeles City Council approved a critical amendment to the Los Angeles Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance. The amendment eliminates a…
Rent Increases Limited to Ten Percent (10%) Across Los Angeles County Until November 13, 2025
California’s anti-price gouging law seeks to protect tenants from price gouging during declared emergencies at the federal, state, county, and municipal level. Promulgated at Penal…