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). …
Are Landlords Responsible for Crime in California?
Crime is intermeshed within the lives of California tenants residing in large cities. Although no one wants to fall victim to a crime, it happens. …
Los Angeles Tenants Gain New Eviction & Anti-Displacement Protections in 2023
The City of Los Angeles has one of the State of California’s most robust rent ordinances protecting Los Angeles tenants from dramatic rent increases, tenant…
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…
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…
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 A Landlord Make a Tenant Pay for Repairs in California?
In California, every residential tenancy contains an implied warranty of habitability requiring landlords to maintain rental units in a habitable condition during the tenancy. Green…
Can Landlords Force California Tenants to Use Smart Locks?
With the ubiquity of smartphones and smartwatches, landlords are increasingly installing smart locks – electronic front door locks operated by applications installed on various smart…