Los Angeles Tenants Recover in Punitive Damages Against Landlord that Committed Significant Fraud…In Garcia v. Myllyla, 40 Cal. App. 5th 990 (2019), nine (9) tenants prevailed in a jury trial against their landlord for various claims…Aug 19Aug 19
San Francisco Tenants 2024 Security Deposit Interest RateThe San Francisco Rent Ordinance requires landlords to pay San Francisco tenants interest on their security deposits. San Francisco…Jan 14Jan 14
New Requirements for Owner Move-In & Relative Move-In Evictions Under California Rent ControlCalifornia tenants protected under the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (“California Rent Control”) gain critical just cause for…Jan 7Jan 7
Palo Alto Rent Ordinance BasicsWith the impacts of California’s housing crisis becoming particularly acute in Palo Alto in recent years, the City of Palo Alto passed the…Nov 6, 2023Nov 6, 2023
Affordable Security Deposits for California Tenants Beginning on July 1, 2024When coupled with the first months’ rent, high security deposits are a significant barrier for many tenants securing housing. The cost of…Nov 4, 2023Nov 4, 2023
California Prohibits Employers From Restricting California Workers with Noncompete AgreementsAfter separating from employment, a California worker may desire to become employed elsewhere or, alternatively, open a business…Oct 29, 2023Oct 29, 2023
