Landlords Can Sue for Back Rent in Small Claims Court The California Legislature has made it easier for landlords to sue their tenants in small claims court. In June of this year a new Section was added to the Code of Civil
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Do tenants have a right to keep the landlord from entering their home? Yes, but it’s important to understand how tenants must assert their right to quiet enjoyment. Tenants often contact me wondering what to do when the landlord demands to be
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I am often contacted by tenants that have been injured because of problems with the house or apartment they rent that the landlord refuses to fix. Sometimes the problem is one that the landlord has known about for a long time, and
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Tenant Rights During Covid On June 29, the California Legislature enacted new changes to several different laws that significantly impact California renters’ rights. It is a very large bill that modifies many sections of the Civil Code, the Code of Civil Procedure,
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San Diego Attorney Specializing in Eviction Defense & Tenants Rights Marc D. Whitham Marc D. Whitham is a San Diego tenant rights lawyer who has devoted his career to representing tenants with all aspects of their legal needs. He has defended and advocated
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Summary of Just Cause Requirements California Civil Code Section 1946.2 requires that landlords have “just cause” to terminate or evict certain long-term tenants. This statute rohibits an owner of residential real property (with certain exceptions) from terminating a tenancy without “just cause,”
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What the Eviction Moratorium Prevents The County of San Diego Board of Supervisors has taken steps to prevent the eviction of residential tenants from their homes for reasons other than non-payment of rent. On May 4, 2021, the Board of Supervisors passed
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