An unfortunate part of doing business is that many people won’t uphold their end of a contract. This is especially true in property management and landlord situations where the agreement includes living arrangements. Eviction is the legal process of removing a tenant for violating their rental agreement. There are many
As rents in Santa Clara County continue to surge, some tenants are facing harsh economic realities. With the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in San Jose hovering at $2,550–nearly $1,000 more than the national average–lower- and middle-class residents are feeling the squeeze of Silicon Valley’s housing demands. Northern California
Tenant eviction seems like a simple matter of contract law. The lease is up or the terms of the lease were violated and eviction proceeds naturally. But it is not that simple for a number of reasons. Tenants have rights under California law, and cannot be evicted without a legal
While the words lease and rental agreements are often used interchangeably, they actually refer to two different types of rental contracts. A lease is a detailed long-term rental contract whereas a rental agreement is a renewable short-term contract. Depending on the needs of the landlord and potential tenants, both have
What started with a discussion of regulations for Santa Cruz granny flats in 2015 has become a regulatory nightmare for homeowners that rent out property to short-term renters. Billed by the city as an attempt to preserve a nuisance-free and healthy community, many residents are calling the City of Santa
As a renter in California, you know how important it is for you to make the effort to protect your rights and interests. From disputes with your landlord to reviewing the terms of a new rental agreement, you may find yourself in situations in which you could greatly benefit from
A common question that both landlords and tenants ask is, “How much notice needs to be given before an eviction?” In California, the answer to that question depends on several factors. In some cases, it is legal to evict someone with only a three-day warning. In other cases, the landlord
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