As A California Tenant, Do I Have to Move When My Landlord Sells the Building?
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…
Can My Landlord Enter My Yard Without Permission?
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…
California Tenant Water Service Bill Rights
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…
Can California Tenants Change Their Rental Unit Locks?
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…
California Tenants Do Not Have to Provide More Than 30 Days Notice to Vacate
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…
Can California Tenants Waive Their Right to Thirty or Sixty-Day Termination of Tenancy Notices?
Under California Civil Code section 1946, California tenants are entitled to written notice when the landlord seeks to terminate a tenancy. California Civil Code §§…
Can Your Landlord Increase Your Rent For Having A Baby?
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…
San Francisco Rent Board Publishes 2.3% Allowable Annual Rent Increase Taking Effect in 2022
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…
Where in the World is My Landlord? Locating Landlord Contact Information in California
Are you trying to get ahold of your landlord to request a repair but don’t know who they are? Are you suing your landlord in…
All About California Civil Code § 1950.5: The California Security Deposit Law
Often, California tenants must pay security deposits. Although usually an afterthought during the tenancy, security deposits can become central to landlord-tenant disputes upon a tenancy’s…