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…
Concord Rent Control
The Concord Rent Ordinance’s rent control protections (“Concord Rent Control”) protect tenants by limiting rent increases to reasonable amounts per year. For units covered by…
Ellis Act Evictions Under the Concord Rent Ordinance
Under the Concord Rent Ordinance, Concord tenants are under the constant threat of eviction so their landlord can remove the property from the residential rental…
Concord Owner Move-In Evictions & Relative Move-In Evictions
Under the Concord Rent Ordinance, landlords are permitted to terminate a tenancy to perform an owner move-in eviction or a relative move-in eviction, which requires…
New Requirements for Owner Move-In & Relative Move-In Evictions Under California Rent Control
California tenants protected under the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (“California Rent Control”) gain critical just cause for eviction protections and rent limitation provisions,…
Are Pet Deposits Legal in California?
California tenants may keep animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs as pets. These animals enhance their owner’s moods, provide companionship, encourage movement,…
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…
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,…
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). …