A Guide to the Eviction Process in California
Evicting a tenant is never an ideal situation. Every landlord would rather be able to come to a solution by communicating with their tenant and resolving the situation without taking legal action. But sometimes, it's necessary to evict tenants, so it’s important for a landlord to understand the laws in California. A lease or rental agreement is a contract that clearly states a tenant’s obligations, like paying rent on time and adhering to the terms of the lease, for the duration of their tenancy. If at any point the tenant fails to abide by th…
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California Security Deposit Laws
California landlords have a right to charge their tenants a security deposit. This serves as a financial cushion against certain liabilities that a landlord may incur when renting out a home or unit. Be that as it may, there are laws surrounding security deposits in California that every landlord must abide by. If you’re renting your home for the first time, or simply want to familiarize yourself with the California security deposit laws, here is everything you need to know. Is there a limit to how much security deposit a landlord can charge…
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California Rental Laws - An Overview of Landlord Tenant Rights in California
To be a successful landlord, you need to familiarize yourself with California landlord-tenant law law (CA Civil Code 1940-1954.05). The code specifies what rights and obligations both parties have, as well as important rules landlords must abide by. The code becomes effective once a lease has been established. In the state of California, a lease agreement exists when there is either an oral agreement or a written document. The following is everything you should know about California landlord-tenant laws. Required Landlord Disclosures As a lan…
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