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What’s the Current Status of California Eviction Law?

COVID-19 resulted in changes in virtually every way we lived our lives, especially for tenants who lost income and their landlords. The moratorium on COVID-related evictions ended in September, though landlords still have additional hoops to jump through. Failure to Pay Rent May Not be Enough for Eviction If a...

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Housing Discrimination is Illegal in California

It’s against the law for those renting and selling property to discriminate against potential renters and buyers based on many characteristics. Employment discrimination law gets more attention, but it can also be unlawful to treat people differently when property’s at issue. If you believe you’ve been discriminated against in a...

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Is the Federal Eviction Moratorium Over? How Much Longer Will the State’s Last?

Is the Federal Eviction Moratorium Over? How Much Longer Will the State’s Last? Thanks to a U.S. Supreme Court decision in June and a lack of Congressional action last month, the federal freeze on pandemic-related residential evictions ended July 31, but it may be reborn. California’s moratorium will come to...

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I Fear My Tenant. What Can I Do?

Problems with a tenant can go beyond property damage, noise, and unpaid rent. A tenant could commit violence against a landlord, and many of them may rightfully fear an out-of-control tenant. A relationship that may have started well could potentially end tragically. What can a landlord do to protect themselves?...

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COVID-19 Related Residential Evictions Barred Until June 30

Good news for tenants and good and bad news for property owners. California has extended the state’s eviction moratorium through June 30, 2021 under legislation signed by the governor in January. The governor’s office claims California has the strongest renter protections in the nation. The legislation provides financial relief to...

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Eviction In The Time of COVID

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Sheriffs Evict Tenants But Try Not to Make Them Homeless Homelessness has always been a problem, but it means a heavier burden while COVID-19 fills hospitals. Recent surveys estimate about a third of tenants aren’t sure they’ll be able to pay next month’s rent. Homeless shelters could be the scenes...

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What Can Landlords Do Given the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act and Federal Eviction Moratorium?

If you’re a residential landlord, not only may you be dealing with tenants not paying their rent, but evolving local, state, and federal rules on what you can and cannot do in response as well. There are many moving pieces in this machine. To avoid getting caught up in it,...

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COVID-19 Has Disrupted Commercial Landlord-Tenant Relationships

Due to the economic upheaval caused by the COVID-19 virus, tenants may be unwilling or unable to pay rent. Though we were doing well earlier this year, in the second quarter the economy declined by nearly a third, the worst on record. Whether you’re a tenant or property owner, if...

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Landlord-Tenant

What’s the Current Status of California Eviction Law?

Housing Discrimination is Illegal in California

Is the Federal Eviction Moratorium Over? How Much Longer Will the State’s Last?

I Fear My Tenant. What Can I Do?

COVID-19 Related Residential Evictions Barred Until June 30

Eviction In The Time of COVID

What Can Landlords Do Given the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act and Federal Eviction Moratorium?

COVID-19 Has Disrupted Commercial Landlord-Tenant Relationships

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