Finding A Landlord’s Phone Number and Address 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…
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…
Los Angeles Tenants Recover $855,000.00 in Punitive Damages Against Landlord that Committed Significant Fraud Against the City’s Department of Building and Safety
In Garcia v. Myllyla, 40 Cal. App. 5th 990 (2019), nine (9) tenants prevailed in a jury trial against their landlord for various claims, including…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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. …
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…