Bed bugs are a growing issue for rental housing across California. As small parasitic insects that feed on human blood, bed bugs can rapidly spread between apartment units and create stubborn infestations. To tackle this nuisance pest, California has enacted updated legal requirements for how landlords and tenants handle bed bugs. Expanded Bed Bug Disclosure…
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Living in a mobile home in California comes with unique legal issues. Having an attorney who understands mobile home laws is important. This article will help you find the right mobile home lawyer in California. What is a Mobile Home Lawyer? A mobile home lawyer is a type of real estate attorney. They focus on…
Continue reading ›Living in a mobile home park in California comes with unique laws and regulations. The Mobilehome Residency Law (MRL), part of the California Civil Code, lays out important rights and responsibilities for both park owners and mobile home residents. This article will provide an overview of key mobile home laws in California, highlight common issues…
Continue reading ›A lease agreement is a legally binding contract between a landlord and tenant that outlines the terms and conditions of a rental property. It is an important document that protects both parties by spelling out each person’s rights and responsibilities. When drafting a residential lease agreement, there are several key sections to include that cover…
Continue reading ›Everything you need to know about tenant rights as it relates to defending against a landlord that retaliates!
Continue reading ›Unable to pay rent after receiving a notice. Tenants cannot be evicted unlawfully in the state of California. However, a landlord has the right to evict a tenant after failing due to non-payment of rent on time. In California’s housing law, the rent is considered late the day after its due date. There is a…
Continue reading ›In California, to legally withhold rent the property condition must violate the general warranty of habitability, and the landlord must be beyond the reasonable repair time. In addition, tenants cannot right to withhold full rent just for the landlord’s failure to make minor repairs but still have other options to seek relief. California law provides…
Continue reading ›Tenant’s Rights in California to Withhold Rent or Repair and Deduct Tenants have a legally recognized right to live in safe and habitable conditions. When a landlord demands rent from a tenant, the landlord is expected to make necessary repairs in a very reasonable amount of time. When a landlord fails to maintain the rental…
Continue reading ›Just Cause Evictions in California and what it means for landlords and tenants In California, tenants have protections to ensure they are not unfairly evicted by a landlord. State law requires landlords to cite a just cause for eviction when serving a notice to a tenant. This is called Just Cause Eviction and it exists…
Continue reading ›Can a tenant withhold rent? Let’s get right to the point. The short answer to the question is, yes–a tenant can refuse to pay rent and lawfully engage in the withholding of the rent under the right circumstances. However, a tenant can only do this for specified reasons. In this article, we will address all…
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