How Can the California Civil Rights Department Help Protect Tenants from Landlord Discrimination and Harassment?
How Can the California Civil Rights Department Help Protect Tenants from Landlord Discrimination and Harassment? Tenant Law Group has brought discrimination and harassment claims under the Fair Employment and Housing Act in many of our cases against landlords and property managers across the state. A lawsuit is not the only way to use this law […]
What Is A Tenant Estoppel Certificate, and Should I Fill It Out?
What Is A Tenant Estoppel Certificate, and Should I Fill It Out? If a landlord wishes to sell an occupied property, they may, and should, provide the tenant with what is known as an “estoppel certificate.” This document may be titled something else, like “tenant questionnaire,” or “estoppel agreement,” but the general contents and […]
Understanding Pet Policies in Rental Units: A Comprehensive Guide for Tenants
Understanding Pet Policies in Rental Units: A Comprehensive Guide for Tenants These days, many of us can hardly bear the thought of being without our animal companions. Whether they have fur, scales, feathers, or . . . something else, pets provide companionship, emotional support, and any number of other benefits to tenants and homeowners alike. […]
Pics or It Didn’t Happen: How to Hold Your Landlord Accountable
Pics or It Didn’t Happen: How to Hold Your Landlord Accountable In a world where practically, everyone carries a 4K camera with autofocus, image stabilization, stereo microphones, and every bell, whistle, and slider imaginable in their pocket, we are often met with a simple response when claiming something unbelievable or outrageous, “Pics or it […]
How California’s Tenant Protection Act Statewide Rent Control Law Could be Improved
The 2019 Tenant Protection Act (TPA) went into effect on January 1, 2020—just over three years ago. By bringing rent control and just cause for eviction requirements to millions of Californians, the TPA safeguarded California renters by limiting the power landlords had to upend tenants’ lives through massive rent hikes or termination notices on as […]
The Intricacies of Quiet Enjoyment: What’s In A Nuisance?
You may have noticed while reading your lease that you, as the tenant, promise not to create a nuisance. Sometimes, leases also require you to respect quiet hours, not play musical instruments, or do things like car repairs in your parking space. Have you ever wondered why? The reason is a legal doctrine called the […]
Constructive Eviction and What You Can Do About It
Constructive Eviction and What You Can Do About It Constructive Eviction is a legal term that refers to a landlord’s attempt to interfere with their tenant’s right to quietly enjoy the rental unit in which they live. When living in a rental unit becomes intolerable for the tenant, either because of its deplorable condition or […]
Is Toxic Mold Lurking in Your Rental Property? Here’s What You Need to Know!
Is Toxic Mold Lurking in Your Rental Property? Here’s What You Need to Know! As a tenant, it is important to keep your living space healthy and safe. One potential danger that you should be aware of is toxic mold. Mold can grow in damp areas and cause health problems such as allergies, asthma, and […]
What Is An Illegal Eviction? Understanding Illegal Evictions in California
What Is An Illegal Eviction? Understanding Illegal Evictions in California As California’s largest tenant’s rights law firm, Tenant Law Group has represented countless tenants who suffered wrongful evictions by landlords using a wide range of illegal tactics. That’s why we only represent renters, and why we never represent landlords. California law protects tenants from […]
What Can I Get Evicted For?
What Can I Get Evicted For? If you’re a tenant in California, you may have questions regarding what you can legally get evicted for. Read on to learn the reasons you may be legally evicted. Reasons You May Be Evicted in California In the state of California, your landlord is legally allowed to evict you […]