A tenant owes a landlord certain duties and responsibilities. 1. Tenant are expected to pay the rent by the due date 2. Tenant should keep the property at...
California Cities with Rent Control Rent Control is government control and regulation of the amounts charged for rented housing. Rent control, or rent stabilization, is a collection of laws that...
OCCUPANTS NOT NAMED IN EVICTION LAWSUIT People who are not named as tenants in the rental agreement or lease sometimes move into a rental unit before the landlord files the...
California Real Estate Words Definition [All words in boldface type are explained in this Glossary.] abandon/abandonment – the tenant’s remedy of moving out of a rental unit that is uninhabitable...
How to resolve Landlord – Tenant Problems? TALK WITH YOUR LANDLORD Communication is the key to avoiding and resolving landlord tenant problems. If you have a problem with your rental unit,...
(Unlawful Detainer Lawsuit) Overview of the eviction process If the tenant doesn’t voluntarily move out after the landlord has properly given the required notice to the tenant, the landlord can...
WHEN CAN A LANDLORD TERMINATE A TENANCY? A landlord can terminate (end) a month-to-month tenancy simply by giving the tenant 30 or 60 days’ advance written notice. (For an explanation...
Most landlord-tenant relationships go smoothly. However, problems sometimes do arise. For example, what if the rental unit’s furnace goes out in the middle of the winter? What happens if the...
As a tenant, you must take reasonable care of your rental unit and any common areas that you use. You must also repair all damage that you cause, or that...
