The word steward has a variety of meanings. In faith communities, stewardship means exercising prudence and thoughtful oversight of the financial resources of a place of worship. In the business world, a steward is someone who has the responsibility to manage another’s assets with a legal, moral and ethical obligation to act in the best…
THE BOTTOM LINE – In California politics, nothing is ever “temporary” — especially when it comes to power. And this year’s Proposition 50 is exactly that — a fight over who controls the political map of the state. On paper, Prop 50 sounds procedural: it would temporarily pause the work of the independent Citizens Redistricting…
Immigration authorities have issued subpoenas demanding that landlords turn over leases, rental applications, forwarding addresses, identification cards and other information on their tenants, according to the Associated Press. Eric Teusink, an Atlanta-area real estate attorney, told the Associated Press that several of his clients recently received subpoenas asking for entire files on tenants. A rental…
The Supreme Court has declined to hear a case from New York state that had the potential to upend rent control laws not only in that state but nationwide. The case was a challenge to New York’s Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019. The plaintiffs, the Community Housing Improvement Program and the Rent Stabilization…
Repeal the Death Tax is now Initiative Number 23-0005. The title and summary [should have been] released on approximately August 21st, after which signature collection [began]. The Repeal the Death Tax initiative will restore the rights that were lost but will not change the other parts of Prop. 19. It will be retroactive, meaning people whose property…
California voters may soon have to decide whether to enshrine a “right to housing” in the state constitution. Assembly Constitutional Amendment 10 provides, in its entirety: “The state hereby recognizes the fundamental human right to adequate housing for everyone in California. It is the shared obligation of state and local jurisdictions to respect, protect, and…
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…
Hello, my name is Jeffi Girgenti and I am a candidate for Los Angeles County Supervisor District 3. I was born in the City of San Fernando and, as the daughter of a police officer, I stand as an advocate for public safety. I know the challenges and sacrifices the families of law enforcement officers…
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…