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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 ›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…
Continue reading ›Being evicted from your home can be an extremely stressful and traumatic experience. While there are legal reasons a landlord can evict a tenant, such as failure to pay rent or violation of the lease agreement, there are also many situations where a tenant is wrongfully evicted. This is when a landlord evicts a tenant…
Continue reading ›The controversial PG&E bailout law passed in 2019 reveals much about the pitfalls of policymaking when deep corporate interests are at play. AB 1054 brought together regulatory failure, legal ethics breaches, and perceived neglect of public welfare for private gain. The opaque process cast a pall over victims’ rights, taxpayer protections, and incentives guiding California’s…
Continue reading ›SB9, also known as the California HOME Act, is a bill aimed at addressing the housing crisis in California. It allows for the creation of duplexes or lot splits on residential properties in both single family lots two-family zones. Under SB9, homeowners can potentially build two residential units on their property, providing more housing options…
Continue reading ›Introduction to Premise Liability Premises liability is a crucial aspect of the legal system that holds property owners accountable for accidents and injuries that occur on their property. It is important for both property owners and visitors to comprehend the intricacies of premises liability to ensure a safe environment. In this article, we delve into…
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