On March 16, 2020, California Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-28-20 as updated on March 27, 2020 Executive Order N-37-20. This Order suspended any provision of state law that would preempt or otherwise restrict a local government from imposing limitations on residential and commercial evictions on the basis of non-payment of rent due to financial hardship from a substantial decrease …
What a Landlord Should Know if a Tenant is a Victim of Domestic Violence or Abuse
Effective January 1, 2016, the California Legislature amended Civil Code Section 1946.7. This code section effectively enables a tenant to break a lease agreement prematurely, without penalty, if the tenant notifies the landlord in writing that he or she is a victim of an act of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, elder abuse, or abuse of a dependent adult. …
Unlawful Detainers in California – What a Landlord Should Know (Podcast)
In order to evict a tenant in California, a Landlord must follow the unlawful detainer process in the Civil Code. This can be time consuming and expensive for the landlord since tenants can essentially live rent free in the property during this time. I had the opportunity to be a radio show guest on ESPN 1700 AM Real Talk San …