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 […]
Landlord Responsibilities for Common Areas In Rental Units
Landlord Responsibilities for Common Areas In Rental Units With the holidays on the horizon, many people begin thinking about gatherings with their family, friends, and neighbors. Whether trick or treating through breezeways, watching the game in a community lounge, or sneaking in one last swim at the apartment pool; tenants will be taking advantage of the […]
California’s 2024 Tenant Protections: A Leap Towards Just Evictions and Rent Control
California’s 2024 Tenant Protections: A Leap Towards Just Evictions and Rent Control California leads the nation in many kinds of protections for the most vulnerable members of society. Sometimes those protections are best described as a work in progress. This was certainly true of AB1482, commonly known as the 2019 Tenant Protection Act. At the […]
How Do California’s Statutes of Limitations Impact Tenant Claims and Disputes?
How Do California’s Statutes of Limitations Impact Tenant Claims and Disputes? By Aser G. Tolentino Esq. There are a few special nightmares lawyers have that do not trouble most people. One is realizing they have to take the bar exam again. Fortunately, that at least probably is just that, a nightmare that will never come […]
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 […]