Discrimination can occur in many circumstances. One of these circumstances is in the real estate leasing process. Fortunately, the federal Fair Housing Act protects tenants in California and across the U.S. from discrimination in the rental process, and it provides...
A lease is an important legal document that protects the rights of the parties signing the lease which can be different in different contexts. In a residential lease, there are certain important components of a lease that should be included that it is helpful to be...
When a tenant rents a property in California, most of the time he or she will give the landlord a security deposit. A security deposit is money the landlord takes as compensation if the tenant damages the property or violates the terms of the lease. It can also be...
Unlike residential leases which run month-to-month or single year terms, a commercial lease can go for several years in Los Angeles. That leaves a tenant legally responsible for the rent for a much longer period of time. If the landlord does something questionable, a...
For many residents in California, renting is the best option for them. Whether it is a temporary or long-term situation, renting an apartment or home can create an easier situation for an individual, especially when one cannot take on a mortgage or the upkeep of a...
When you rent an apartment in California, you generally put down a security deposit in addition to your first month’s rent. Security deposits can be up to two times the monthly rent in an unfurnished unit. In general, the security deposit minus deductions will be...
When housing is a basic necessity, being forced to leave a home before the end of a lease is stressful. Eviction, also known as “unlawful detainer” is a legal method for landlords to have tenants removed from a home before the end of a lease term. Although eviction...
The increasing popularity of on-line rental sites has caught the eye of many communities in California that are popular tourist destinations. One of the most popular of such destinations is the city of Santa Monica, and the city is taking measures to guard its housing...
Many people in Los Angeles rent an apartment rather than owning their own home. However, life circumstances can change, and a Los Angeles resident may find that they have to move out of their apartment before their lease is up. When this happens, you may seek to...
When landlords and tenants in Los Angeles enter into a lease agreement for a residential property, they often hope that the landlord-tenant relationship remains peaceful for the entire term of the lease. Unfortunately, however, some landlords and tenants may end up in...