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Protections Under California’s Extended Eviction Moratorium Impact Rent Default Notices Beyond Sept. 30, 2021
On June 28, 2021 Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 832, which extended California’s eviction moratorium through September 30, 2021. Much of the publicity surrounding AB 832 focused on the extension of the deadline—from June 30,
2020 Ballot: California’s Propositions 15, 19 Amend Tax on Real Property
Of the twelve statewide ballot propositions certified to appear on the ballot for the upcoming election on November 3, 2020, two seek to amend the taxation of real property in California. Before diving into the
Effective Immediately: Residential Tenants Receive Further COVID-19 Protections in California
On August 31, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an eviction protection law that significantly amends the long-standing procedures for initiating and prosecuting residential unlawful detainer actions based on failure to pay rent. The new
When Your Single-Family Home May Not Be Exempt from Local Rent Control
Many California cities (e.g., Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Oakland and San Francisco) have rent control laws that set limits on the amount of rent a landlord may charge a tenant. But not all rental properties
New Rules: California Unlawful Detainers
The California Judicial Council met April 6, 2020 to vote on certain emergency measures regarding unlawful detainer actions. The Judicial Council approved the following rules that remain in effect until 90 days after Governor Gavin
California Real Estate Law: Coronavirus Puts Freeze on Some Evictions
Updated as of March 31, 2020 City of Los Angeles’ Eviction Moratorium On March 31, 2020 the LA City Council passed Ordinance No. 186585, which expands on the temporary eviction relief measures set forth in