Part 2 – Divorce in California: A Step-by-Step Guide I. Understanding the Divorce Process Navigating divorce in California involves legal steps governed by state laws. A strong grasp of the typical timeline, residency requirements, and whether your case will be contested or uncontested from the outset helps set realistic expectations. A. Typical timeline The average…
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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…
Continue reading ›Squatters Rights California – Everything You Need to Know! Squatter Rights In California Explained Squatting is when someone occupies an uninhabited or abandoned residential property that they do not own, rent, or otherwise have permission to live in. Squatting is illegal in California, but squatters still have certain rights under California law. Here is what…
Continue reading ›Lease or Rental Agreement A lease or rental agreement is a legally binding contract between a landlord and tenant that outlines the terms and conditions of renting a property. It specifies important details like the amount of rent, when rent is due, the length of the lease, rules about the property, and more. Having a…
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