Executive Order COVID-19 and Eviction

Post by : admin@eviction | Post on : March 18, 2020

On March 16, 2020, Governor Newsom issued an Executive Order No. N-28-20, authorizing local governments to halt evictions for renters…for Californians affected by COVID-19. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: l) ….Those protections shall be in effect through May 31, 2020. 2) …..shall only apply to the imposition of limitations on evictions when: (i) The basis […]

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What is the eviction process normally like?

Post by : admin@eviction | Post on : June 27, 2019

Eviction cases in the State of California must be seen by a judge, who will ultimately decide who is in the right. That said, it’s critically important to be meticulous in your paperwork to ensure that there aren’t any slip-ups–this will save you in the end. If, after attempting to work out payment or settle […]

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Service of Process on a Corporation in California

Post by : admin@eviction | Post on : June 27, 2019

Helpful Guide Regarding Service of Process on a Corporation in California In this article, we will touch basis on ways to effectively serve a corporation In California. First, you must personally serve the court documents on the corporation. There are three main ways to effect service of process on a California corporation: 1.) The court […]

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Prejudgment Claims: What are they and when should they be used?

Post by : admin@eviction | Post on : June 27, 2019

When an unlawful detainer lawsuit is filed in California, every adult residing in a property has the right to be heard in court. This is true even if the person is not a named resident, is not an authorized occupant, and even if the person is unknown to the landlord. If an adult residing the […]

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Inglewood – Rent Control, Just Cause Eviction Policies and Relocation Assistance Program

Post by : admin@eviction | Post on : June 27, 2019

On March 5, 2019, the City of Inglewood adopted a temporary moratorium on rent increases to 5% each year for multi-family residential properties built on or before February 1, 1995. The ordinance also prohibited landlords from terminating tenancies except for “just cause,” such as nonpayment of rent and criminal or drug-related activity. The ordinance took […]

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Nuisance Evictions

Post by : admin@eviction | Post on : June 26, 2019

A tenant can become a tenant nuisance for many reasons. Tenants can make too much noise. Tenant may be conducting illegal activity on the premises, be causing problems with the neighbors or be destroying property. When a tenant becomes a nuisance, they interfere with of the rights sof others. From blasting music all night long, […]

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Section 8-related law takes effect soon in San Diego. Are you ready?

Post by : admin@eviction | Post on : June 25, 2019

The “source of income” ordinance will require landlords to consider for tenancy all applicants with the ability to pay for a given unit, including those who would pay their rent using Section 8. The law bans blanket policies against renting to voucher holders, as well as advertisements to that effect. Moreover, under the ordinance, landlords […]

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City and county of Los Angeles pursue mandatory Section 8 programs

Post by : admin@eviction | Post on : June 25, 2019

Both the city and county of Los Angeles this week advanced policies that will require landlords to consider applicants who would use Section 8 to help pay their rent. The ordinances – one for the city of L.A., the other for the county’s unincorporated areas – will prohibit landlords from rejecting applicants based on their use of housing […]

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Statewide rent control bill, AB 1482, set for first Senate committee hearing

Post by : admin@eviction | Post on : June 3, 2019

A CAA-opposed bill that would apply rent control across California will receive its first hearing in the state Senate next month. On Tuesday, July 9, the Senate Judiciary Committee will consider AB 1482 by Assemblyman David Chiu, D-San Francisco. The bill surfaced despite the overwhelming defeat of Proposition 10, a statewide rent control bill on last November’s […]

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