Does My Landlord Have A Right to Inspect The Deck or Balcony?
In California, a spacious deck or balcony is highly sought after by tenants, providing ample space for hosting guests, cultivating plants, and enjoying the sunset…
Can Landlords Charge California Tenants A Fee For Serving Termination of Tenancy Notices Relating to Eviction Actions?
Amid the post-COVID-19 California eviction wave, many California tenants report being charged a fee related to their landlord serving termination of tenancy notices ahead of…
Can Landlords Charge California Tenants A Fee For Paying Rent or Their Security Deposit With A Check?
In the age of microtransactions, “junk,” fees, and usury landlord pricing schemes, California tenants can often face daunting amount of fees, including tenancy initiation and…
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,…
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…
What May California Tenants Do When the Landlord Disconnects Utilities Like Electricity, Cable, Phone, or Internet?
California tenants facing retaliation and landlord harassment often experience service interruptions to their essential utilities and other services, such as cable, internet, and electricity. Where…
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). …
California Tenant Rights Where Landlord Sells the Building
Building sales are a fact of life for California tenants. Every sale invokes feelings of uncertainty, and, in some circumstances, fear of what may happen…
California Tenants Protected From Hazardous Lead-Based Paint Work by New Laws Taking Effect in 2023 & 2024
Whenever California landlords perform lead-based paint remediation or hazard reduction work, existing California law requires persons engaging in lead construction work to have a certificate…