Category Archives: Landlord-Tenant
Evicting a Tenant But They Won’t Leave? What Happens Next
When a tenant has breached their lease obligations or has engaged in other activities to justify an termination of their lease, then it may be necessary to pursue an eviction. To legally complete an eviction you must comply with certain procedures. In some situations, even…
California Governor Signs AB-1482 Statewide Rent Control Ordinance
On October 8, 2019 Governor Gavin Newsom signed a statewide rent control bill, AB-1482 – Tenant Protection Act of 2019, creating stricter limitations on landlords in an effort to further protect California tenants. These changes can be confusing, but there here are the main components…
Unlawful Detainer Stay of Execution Due to Hardship Under CCP §918 in California
Unlawful Detainer Stay of Execution Due to Hardship In California, a landlord who wins an eviction case (unlawful detainer) and receives a judgment for possession of the property must act immediately to enforce the judgment by obtaining a Writ of Possession. Depending on county sheriff…
When is a Property Owner Liable For Injuries That Happen Off Their Property?
This article discusses Property Owners and Liability for Injuries Not on Their Property. All owners of real estate in California are at risk for being liable for injuries that occur on their premises or property. When an owner has possession or control of the property,…
Bill allowing Landlords to ban Marijuana use from their tenants dropped.
In the state with some of the strictest tobacco regulations in the country, legalization of marijuana has California lawmakers pondering over how to treat the illicit substance. A bill from Assemblyman Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) referenced a 2011 law that permitted landlords to prohibit the smoking…
California’s new rules on tenant blacklists are unpopular with landlords
California tenants have a new arrow in their quiver: a law to protect them from being unfairly placed on rental blacklists that jeopardize their credit ratings and shut them out of the housing market. Signed this week by Gov. Jerry Brown, the measure is scheduled…
Landlords Secret Weapon for Defaulting Tenants
Landlords Secret Weapon for Defaulting Tenants Under California law, landlords are entitled to receive the total consideration of the lease after a default. However, breaching tenants many times are able to discount the value of the remaining term of the lease by demonstrating that the…
5 Things Your Real Estate Attorney Wishes You Knew
Hey, I’m a lawyer, so I fully appreciate why some people don’t like us. We’re expensive, we’re often difficult to get a hold of, and when we do call you back, we don’t always tell you what you want to hear. Sometimes, we can be…
Summary Judgment & Foreclosures
Viable Alternative to a Court Trial in an Unlawful Detainer Case – Summary Judgment & Foreclosures Have you bought a property in foreclosure and come to find out that the prior owner or tenants are occupying the home you just purchased? There is an alternative…
Tierney Law Group Obtains $56K for Medical Clinic
Tierney Law Group represented Express Medicine Urgent Care, a medical clinic in Pleasanton, California. The case involved a claim for breach of contract. TEK Construction, the contractor hired by Express Medicine to complete construction on a new facility walked off the job and refused to…
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