Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by eviction attorney Dennis Block. Question One: I have a single-family home in Santa Monica, not subject to rent control, and my tenants are on a month-to-month tenancy. Can I raise the rent and if so, how…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California property management and resident manager laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Franco Simone. Q: I rented my condo in Mission Valley to a couple. I recently remodeled the kitchen and bathrooms and want to make sure I protect my investment. Can I charge…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by eviction attorney Dennis Block. Question One: I have a rent-controlled unit in the City of Los Angeles. My tenant recently passed away. His adult son, who was not on lease, was occupying the apartment with his father. He…
Disclaimer: This Q&A discusses San Diego Ordinance Number O-21447 (O-2022-98 Rev.), which we refer to as to the no-fault eviction moratorium or moratorium. This moratorium is only relevant to Landlord’s with rental properties in the City of San Diego. Additionally, this moratorium is in effect from May 22, 2022, through September 30, 2022 or 60 days after…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman. Question 1: Are we allowed to seek unpaid rent now by going to small claims court? Answer 1: Depending on when the rent accrued, and what jurisdiction (city etc) your tenancy is located…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by eviction attorney, Dennis Block. Question One: I leased a condominium to a tenant less than a year ago. I have learned that the tenant has advertised the unit through apartments.com and is subletting the unit to other people. The…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman. Question 1: Did the state renew the eviction moratorium law that was supposed to expire March 31? Answer 1: Yes. The original statewide law meant to address the pandemic rental crisis – AB…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California property management and resident manager laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Franco Simone. Q: I am a landlord and heard that the state of California extended the protections of the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act. Is this true? A: Yes, on March 31, 2022, California…
Richard Beckman Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman. Question 1: My Unlawful Detainer was rejected by Alameda County although I was evicting for violations by a tenant at will (tenant was former owner prior to me purchasing SFH at auction). …
Franco Simone Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California property management and resident manager laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Franco Simone. Q: I am a landlord in the City of San Diego, and I have not updated my rental agreement with my tenant this year. Are there any new required…