Am I Really Responsible for My Landlord’s Legal Fees?
Am I Really Responsible for My Landlord’s Legal Fees? By Paul M. Collins, Esq. Facing a dispute with your landlord can be daunting, and if legal proceedings become part of the process, one pressing question might arise: “Am I responsible for paying my landlord’s legal fees?” Understanding how California law approaches this issue can help […]
What Qualifies as Landlord Harassment?
What Qualifies as Landlord Harassment? By Paul M. Collins, Esq. Landlord harassment is more than just annoying or inconvenient behavior—it’s a deliberate attempt to intimidate, pressure, or harm tenants in violation of their legal rights. In California, tenants are protected from harassment under laws like California Civil Code § 1940.2 & 1927, which prohibits landlords […]
What Is Prop 33 And Should I Vote Yes? (Yes, You Should!)
What Is Prop 33 And Should I Vote Yes? (Yes, You Should!) by Eric L. Toscano, Esq. If Proposition 33 passes, renters living in properties newly covered by rent control would see more restrictions on rent increases, potentially lowering their housing costs. Additionally, certain types of housing (e.g., newer buildings and single-family homes) have the […]
Boletín Mensual Octubre 2024
Dentro de la Edición de este Mes Introducción Ley del Mes Video del Mes Noticias del Despacho Artículo Destacado: “¿Qué es la Proposición 33 y debo votar sí? (¡Sí, deberías!)” Socio de Referencia Destacado Miembro Destacado Del Equipo A medida que entramos en octubre, nos complace ofrecerles algunas ideas y actualizaciones nuevas y valiosas. Nuestro […]
What Do I Do If I Suspect There Is Mold In My Rental Unit?
By Aser G. Tolentino, Esq. and Eric L. Toscano, Esq. (with certain resources provided by Just Well Law). What Do You Need to Know? As a tenant, it is important to keep your living space healthy and safe. One potential danger you should be aware of is toxic mold. Mold can grow in damp areas […]
Boletín Mensual Septiembre 2024
Dentro de la Edición de este Mes Introducción Ley del Mes Video del Mes Noticias del Despacho Artículo Destacado: “¿Qué hago si sospecho que hay moho en mi unidad de alquiler?” Socio de Referencia Destacado Miembro Destacado Del Equipo A medida que entramos en octubre, nos complace ofrecerles algunas ideas y actualizaciones nuevas y valiosas. […]
Could a Buyout Be Your Way Out of a Problematic Tenancy?
Could a Buyout Be Your Way Out of a Problematic Tenancy? By Aser G. Tolentino Esq. There is a scene in the third Star Wars movie in which a character explains to another that he did not lie to him, because what he said was true, from a certain point of view. The importance of […]
Don’t Let Mold Move In!
Don’t Let Mold Move In! By Aser G. Tolentino Esq. Our intake team occasionally sees text messages or emails from property managers and landlords reassuring tenants that the mold they reported seeing is “normal” or “safe.” It often has the opposite effect if this was meant to reassure them. So what does it mean when […]
How Does The Change To California’s Security Deposit Law Help You?
How Does The Change To California’s Security Deposit Law Help You? By Aser G. Tolentino, Esq. On July 1, 2024, Assembly Bill 12 (commonly referred to as AB12) took effect, changing the language of California Civil Code § 1950.5 in several essential ways. As previous newsletters and blog posts have explained, this part of California state […]
How Does California Law Protect Tenants from Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Orientation?
How Does California Law Protect Tenants from Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Orientation? By Aser G. Tolentino, Esq. Society has come a long way since June 28, 1969, and the fight for equal rights continues. Unfortunately, it may still be some time before people can expect to be treated equally without relying […]