California 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit: Requirements and Common Mistakes
A defective 3-day notice is one of the most common reasons an eviction case fails. Here are the exact requirements and the mistakes to avoid.
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Landlord-Tenant Law, Explained
Practical guides on California eviction, habitability, and rent-control law from Baghikian Law.
How to Evict a Tenant in California: The Complete Legal Guide
A step-by-step look at how eviction lawsuits move through California courts, and where cases are won or lost.
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California Rent Control Laws: AB 1482, Tenant Protection Act, and Local Ordinances
How California's statewide rent cap interacts with local rules like LARSO, and what counts as an illegal increase.
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California Security Deposit Laws: Limits, Deductions, and Deadlines
AB 12 cut California's security deposit cap to one month of rent for most tenancies. Here is what that means for renters and owners.
Read articleTenant Rights During Eviction in California: What Landlords Must Know
Even during an eviction, California tenants keep important rights. Landlords who ignore them face civil penalties and failed cases.
Read articleJust Cause Eviction in California: At-Fault, No-Fault, and Local Requirements
Nearly all Los Angeles renters are now covered by just cause rules under the RSO or the Just Cause Ordinance. Here is what qualifies as a legal reason to evict.
Read articleHow Long Does an Eviction Take in California: Timelines and Delays Explained
An uncontested eviction can move in 30 to 45 days. A contested case can take two to four months. Here is what drives the timeline.
Read articleCalifornia Unlawful Detainer Lawsuit: Step-by-Step Process for Landlords
A detailed guide to filing and prosecuting an unlawful detainer in California Superior Court.
Read articleCalifornia Landlord Habitability Requirements: Laws, Repairs, and Liability
What the implied warranty of habitability requires, and what landlords and tenants can do when conditions fall short.
Read articleLos Angeles and Southern California Local Rent Control Ordinances
A practical guide to which cities in LA County and Southern California have their own rent ordinances and what they cover.
Read articleWhat Happens If My Landlord Will Not Fix My Heat, Hot Water, or Mold?
California tenants have real legal tools when a landlord ignores repair requests. Here is how to use them without losing your housing.
Read articleHow Much Security Deposit Can a Landlord Charge in California?
AB 12 cut California's security deposit cap to one month of rent for most tenancies. Here is what that means for renters and owners.
Read articleCalifornia Tenant Rights: How to Fight a Wrongful Eviction
If a landlord is trying to remove you illegally, by changing locks, cutting utilities, or using a fake reason, California law protects you. Here is how.
Read articleWater Damage, Mold, and Fire: Who Pays When Your Rental Is Damaged?
Liability for rental property damage in California depends on who knew about the problem, who caused it, and what insurance is in play. Here is how to sort it out.
Read articleHow Long Does a California Eviction Stay on Your Record?
An unlawful detainer case can affect your rental history for years. Here is what actually goes on your record and how to protect yourself.
Read articleWhat Are Your Rights If a Landlord Shuts Off Your Utilities?
Cutting off a tenant's water, gas, or electricity is illegal in California. Here is what your landlord owes you and what to do if it happens.
Read articlePremises Liability in California: Slip, Fall, and Injury on Rental Property
California landlords can be liable for injuries from hazards they knew about and failed to fix. Here is how premises liability works for tenants and visitors.
Read articleWhat to Do If Your Landlord Refuses to Return Your Security Deposit
California tenants have strong tools, including the right to sue for double damages, when a landlord wrongfully withholds a security deposit.
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