Oakland Buyout Ordinance

June 13, 2018

What units are covered by the Oakland Buyout Ordinance? The Oakland Buyout Ordinance applies to all residential rental […]

Building Rapport: Mediator Jane Struck

June 01, 2018

The following was taken from JAMS mediators: Early in her career as an insurance defense lawyer, Jeane Struck […]

Estoppel Certificates

June 01, 2018

What is a Tenant Estoppel Certificate (Estoppel Agreement)?

When a landlord places a rental property up for sale, the realtor and landlord will request a tenant to complete and sign an estoppel certificate. An estoppel certificate is used to inform a potential buyer of commercial or residential rental property of the rights of existing tenants.

Landlord Nuisance

November 03, 2017

Nuisance Defined In a landlord-tenant context, a nuisance is the obstruction of the free use of rental property […]

Failure to Prevent Crime

October 23, 2017

A landlord can be held liable for the criminal conduct of third parties, including other tenants. CACI 1005. Criminal conduct includes assault, battery, theft, burglary, arson, rape, murder, vandalism, and property damage.

Breaking a Lease

October 22, 2017

Tenants break or void long-term leases for two reasons. In the most common scenario, a tenant seeks to […]

Tenants with Disabilities

August 23, 2017

Understanding Your Rights as a Tenant with a Disability Covered Disabilities Disabled tenants are protected against housing discrimination […]

Resident Managers

August 23, 2017

When Managers Are Required Apartment buildings with sixteen or more units must have a resident manager. Resident Apartment […]

Oakland Rent Control

August 22, 2017

Am I covered by Oakland Rent Control? The Oakland Residential Rent Adjustment Program applies to all rental units […]

Berkeley Rent Control

July 13, 2017

What units are covered by the Berkeley Rent Control? The Berkeley Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause […]

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