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 landlords turn off the water in California? What about the hot water heater? And, how must landlords respond to complaints regarding water service in ...
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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). Emotional support animals do not need to be trained or certified. Id. California tenants with disabilities have the right to keep an emotional support animal ...
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No. California tenants are not required to move simply because the landlord places their building on the market or closes on a sale. Their tenant rights remain the same. Nothing changes by virtue of the landlord placing the building on the market or closing on a building sale. The only ...
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California tenants are protected from unauthorized landlord entry. However, California tenants must provide their landlords with reasonable and lawful access to the rental unit. Although the law clearly covers the rental unit, must their landlords provide advanced, written notice of entry for California tenants with yards? Or can the landlord ...
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As water plays a vital role in daily life and sustenance, understanding California law regarding water service bills is essential for California tenants to prevent excessive water usage, high water bills, and waste. Please continue reading for clarity regarding California tenant rights regarding their water service bills, including late fees, ...
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California tenants may wish to unilaterally change their rental unit locks for various reasons, including after losing their keys, suffering stalking, or when their landlord abuses the right of access. Depending on the specific circumstances, the consequences of changing the locks could range from nothing to an eviction that ultimately ...
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Unless the parties agree to shorter notice, California tenants with month-to-month tenancies must provide, by default, thirty (30) days’ written notice when serving a notice to vacate on the landlord. California Civil Code § 1946. California Civil Code section 1953 also operates to protect California tenants here by invalidating any ...
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Under California Civil Code section 1946, California tenants are entitled to written notice when the landlord seeks to terminate a tenancy. California Civil Code §§ 1946, 1946.1. Specifically, the landlord must provide thirty (30) days’ notice where the California tenant only resides in their rental unit for less than one ...
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When California tenants remain in their unit long-term, they often settle in by acquiring more possessions, ingratiating themselves in the neighborhood, making their house a home, and, frequently, having children. Many landlords find tenants with children problematic and prefer not to rent to families. Where long-term California tenants have, adopt, ...
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The San Francisco Rent Board announced the allowable annual increase for rent increases between March 1, 2022 and February 28, 2023. Rent increases for San Francisco tenants living in rental units covered by the San Francisco Rent Ordinance’s rent control provisions are capped at 2.3% during this time. With certain ...
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