Why Are “Unlawful Detai…

Why Are “Unlawful Detainers” Summary Proceedings?

“Eviction” is a civil remedy to restore real property to a person with the actual right of possession. “Unlawful detainers” are a unique type of civil lawsuit, which take their name from a set of statutes – called the “unlawful detainer s… Read More
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AB 2179 – So What Now?

No doubt the last two years of moratoriums, eviction rules, required disclosures, declarations of Covid-19 related financial distress, and applications for rental assistance have our heads spinning. As a result, we find ourselves wondering when will… Read More
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Three Things Landlords Should Know About Habitability

A decision by the California Supreme Court in 1974 established that all rental agreements in the state include an implied warranty of habitability. This implied warranty binds anyone who rents or leases their property, regardless the explicit languag… Read More
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The San Francisco Owner Move-In Eviction

In general, virtually all San Francisco residential tenants enjoy eviction controls. This means that even though a tenant’s lease has expired, a landlord still may only evict a tenant for one of the sixteen reasons provided for in the San Francisco… Read More
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Is It Legal to Include a Relocation Clause in My Commercial Leases?

California is one of the most renter-friendly states in the nation, as evidenced by the recent imposition of statewide rent control and other legal precedents. In an environment such as this, you may desire to include relocation clauses in the lease… Read More
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Preparing Your Tenants for The End of Eviction Bans

While the country was trying to move through a pandemic and support people who experienced job loss and other financial difficulties, legislators passed state and federal moratoriums on evictions. These freezes gave some relief to tenants but still p… Read More
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Can I Ask Potential Tenants if They Have an Emotional Support Animal During the Screening Process?

What is an Emotional Support Animal? Emotional support animals (sometimes called simply “support animals” or “companion animals”) are animals that support disabled people. Unlike service animals, like seeing eye dogs, they do not require spec… Read More
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What Landlords Need to Know About New Rent Control, Eviction Laws

Your life as a landlord in California is not easy, and few people understand how difficult it is to navigate state restrictions. New state laws protect tenants in the areas of rent control and eviction. You need protection, too. It starts with unders… Read More
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