Author: Joseph Tobener, MS.

Alison Collins Illegally Merged S.F. Apartment

Behind on Rent? Your Questions, Answered.

California (and the rest of the country) is on its way into a massive rent crisis. Eventually, the […]

City of Sacramento Tenant Protection Ordinance

The City of Sacramento Tenant Protection Ordinance limits the amount rent can be increased annually & prohibits evictions unless there is a just cause.

The City Of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance and New Just Cause Ordinance

The City of Los Angeles “RSO” and “JCO” The City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (“RSO”) regulates […]

How to Sue for Return of Your Security Deposit

Fights over security deposits are a common dispute between landlords and tenants. If your landlord is unfairly withholding […]

How to Get All of Your Security Deposit Back from Your Landlord

Tenants should take these pro-active steps to ensure they get the entire amount of their security deposit back from their landlord after they move out.

Realtor Right to Access a Unit Under California Law

Can a Realtor enter a unit? Yes. A real estate agent can enter a unit to show it […]

How to Get an Eviction Off Your Record [6-Step Guide]

When a tenant fails to respond to the unlawful detainer or fails to appear for a mandatory court […]

California Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020 – AB 3088

Effective Sep 1, 2020, the State of California has new eviction protections arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Download the sample Declaration of Hardship here.

New Federal Eviction Protections During COVID-19 Pandemic

Nonpayment evictions have been halted until Dec 31, 2020. This eviction protections apply to any unit in all states for certain tenants. Download the Sample Declaration here.