Know Your Rights During the Eviction Process
One day, Sarah came back home and saw an eviction notice taped to her door. Her heart began to race, and she thought to herself, “Can the landlord really do this to me? Don’t I have any rights?” The truth is, under California law, she does have many rights and legal protections, but no one […]
Can a Landlord Change Locks Without Notice in California? What Tenants Need to Know
You come home after a long day. You slide your key in the lock, but your door won’t open. You try again, but the door won’t budge. The lock has been changed. Your landlord never told you this was going to happen. You feel confused and angry. At The Law Firm For Tenant Rights, we’ve […]
A Renter’s Guide to Tenant Legal Rights and Responsibilities (and What to Do If They’re Violated)
Do you think that as a renter, you are at the mercy of your landlord? Then you are gravely mistaken. Many strong legal protections are in place to protect tenants from unfair treatment, unsafe living conditions, and illegal evictions. Unfortunately, a lot of people operate under this assumption without understanding their tenant rights and responsibilities. […]
Tenant Harassment Laws That Every Renter in California Should Know About
Jill came back home one day and found her utilities had been shut off. It was the middle of winter. Without a heating system, she worried her kids would get sick. This was the most anxious she had felt in a long time. Jill is not the only one who has to go through this. […]
Understanding Your Rights: Habitability and Housing Laws in California
Understanding Your Rights: Habitability and Housing Laws in California Coming home to a leaky roof and a broken heater is every tenant’s nightmare. For most tenants, rent is their most significant expense, and it is extremely frustrating to work two jobs just to afford a home with moldy walls. This is the reality that many […]
Is Your Landlord Crossing the Line? A Guide to Tenant Harassment Laws in California
Rental homes should be safe and comfortable places to live. Unfortunately, for many tenants in California, that’s not the case. When landlords think it’s okay to call constantly, show up without informing, or threaten to evict for no reason, they’re crossing the line. California has clear laws to protect tenants, which means you don’t have […]
Understanding Tenant Eviction Rights in California (Before It’s Too Late)
Renting in California can be stressful. At times, it can feel like living under the constant threat of eviction. This is a direct result of housing costs, tighter rental markets, and post-pandemic regulations that have made tenants even more unsure of where they stand. The good news is that you have the law on your […]
How a Tenant Rights Lawyer in California Can Protect You from Eviction
Jane came home one day and found an eviction notice slipped under her door. Earlier that week, the apartment’s heating wasn’t working, so she asked her landlord to fix it. He didn’t respond to her texts or calls, and the eviction notice made it clear why. The sad truth is, some landlords don’t “forget” to […]
Why Every Renter Facing Eviction Needs an Experienced Eviction Attorney
Being a renter can be overwhelming. When Eve saw an eviction notice, she felt a level of uncertainty she had never experienced before. She was worried about her financial stability and how she would manage to find a new place on short notice. Eviction is stressful enough as it is, but finding out that her […]
How to Secure Compensation for Wrongful Eviction in California
Imagine you come home after a stressful day at work to find a notice on your door. It is an eviction notice, and you don’t know what you did wrong. You have paid your rent on time, and you have followed every rule in your lease. It is an absolute nightmare, and for many tenants […]