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…
The Oakland Rent Adjustment Program Publishes 0.8% Annual Rent Increase Taking Effect in August 1, 2025
The Oakland Rent Adjustment Program announced the annual rent increase for rent increases between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. As a result, rent…
How May California Tenants Sue Their Landlords for Filing A Bad Faith Unlawful Detainer?
Amid the post-pandemic eviction wave, California tenants facing unlawful detainer actions based on deceit may wish to fight back against their duplicitous landlords. In addition…
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,…