Oakland Partition Action
Shared property ownership in Oakland is challenging. Each Oakland property owner brings their unique expectations and circumstances to property ownership in a rapidly changing and…
San Francisco Partition Action
Shared property ownership in San Francisco takes work. Each San Francisco property owner brings their unique expectations and circumstances to property ownership in a rapidly…
Refuse Return to Work? Retaining Unemployment Benefits Amid Coronavirus/COVID-19 Fears
Under normal circumstances, an unemployment recipient becomes disqualified from the unemployment program upon refusing an offer of suitable employment or an offer to return to…
Berkeley Tenants Protected from Landlord Harassment
Unlawful entry, failing to cash rent payments, threats of violence, and coercing a tenant into vacating are forms of landlord harassment prohibited in Berkeley. Spurred…
Are California Employers Required to Reimburse Employees for Masks During Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic?
In response to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 global pandemic, California issued a statewide shelter-in-place order that prohibits all workers except essential workers from leaving their homes. Due…
Employee Expense Reimbursements You Must Know While Working From Home During Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic
In response to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 global pandemic, California issued a statewide shelter-in-place order that prohibits all workers except essential workers from leaving their homes. Thus,…
Richmond Coronavirus/COVID-19 Rent Increase Moratorium
Effective April 27, 2020, Richmond tenants in units covered under the Richmond Rent Ordinance are protected from rent increases until at least May 31, 2020. …
Richmond Coronavirus/COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium Extended Until May 31, 2020
On April 27, 2020, the Richmond Director of Emergency Services issued a Supplemental Order extending the Richmond Coronavirus/COVID-19 eviction moratorium until at least May 31,…
California Employee Reimbursement for Business Expenses 2020
Please click here to read Astanehe Law’s California Labor Code § 2802 Employee Expense Reimbursement 2021 Update. California law operates to ensure employers provide employees…
Livermore Coronavirus/COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium
Livermore tenants are protected from evictions related to Coronavirus/COVID-19 income disruptions. During the Coronavirus/COVID-19 state of emergency, Livermore landlords shall not endeavor to evict a…