Landlord / Tenant Disputes

The most common issue that arises in these situations is when a tenant fails to pay their rent or breaches their lease in some way. Before filing an unlawful detainer action to evict the tenant, the landlord needs to understand whether their property is covered by the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 which imposed statewide rent control and rent caps throughout California. Then the landlord needs to have the correct type of notice prepared, have it served properly and then proceed against the tenant. Unlawful detainer actions are very technical. Our firm can assist landlords with preparation of the required notice and with getting the action filed so that the landlord can regain possession of their property. We are also able to assist resolve disputes between landlords and tenants so that an unlawful detainer action can be avoided.

California law imposes specific requirements for the collection, amount and when security deposits must be returned. Landlord-tenant law in this area is complicated and frequently changing, so it is in your best interest to consult an attorney before adopting or accepting specific security deposit lease terms. Our experienced attorneys can assist in evaluating whether California’s legal requirements have been met in a particular situation and how the parties should proceed forward.

California law imposes specific requirements for the condition of residential rental properties offered by landlords. Tenants can raise “habitability” claims in court if mold, bed bugs, and other pests are discovered in their rental properties. This can be brought as a direct claim against a landlord or as a defense to an eviction lawsuit. Our attorneys can evaluate any habitability claims that you are faced with and help you determine whether there are any habitability violations which have occurred which would result in a valid claim.