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 […]
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 […]
How to Protect Tenant Rights for Disabled Renters in California
Imagine being unable to live in your dream apartment. Not because you can’t afford it, but because your landlord refuses to install a simple wheelchair ramp. For many disabled renters in California, finding a safe and comfortable place to call home is an ongoing struggle. Your home is a safe space. It should not feel […]
How to Fight Illegal Rent Increase. Here’s What Renters Must Know Right Now.
I’ve seen this story many times in my work as a tenant attorney. One of our clients, Maria, sat at her kitchen table staring at a letter from her landlord. The letter said her rent would jump by $600 next month. Her hands shook. She already worked two jobs. She barely had enough for food […]
Unlivable Conditions? Here’s How a California Habitability Lawyer Can Help
You simply wanted a decent place to call home. A home where the heater works in winter, the walls aren’t covered in mold, and pests don’t crawl through your kitchen. But instead, you’re stuck in unlivable conditions. You’ve asked your landlord to make repairs countless times, but all you’ve met with is silence. You don’t […]
A Complete Guide to Fighting Eviction in California in 2025
If you have ever faced eviction, you understand just how stressful it can be. Losing your home, sense of stability, and your savings can be too much, all at once. To make matters worse, California laws regarding housing and eviction are quite complex. For the untrained eye, reading eviction laws can feel like you’re walking […]
The Truth About Housing Discrimination And Why Tenant Protection Laws Matter
Sarah spent months looking for an apartment, and just when she thought she had found her new home, the unit was no longer available. The landlord saw that she was using housing vouchers, and this was a deal breaker. If this has happened to you, you are not alone. As if high rents weren’t sufficient, […]
To Preserve Renters’ Homes, Tenant Right to Counsel Was Enshrined in Law
I once met a father named Luis. He had two kids. He worked hard at his job. He always paid rent on time. Then one month, his boss cut his hours. He could not pay the full rent. A few weeks later, he got an eviction notice. Luis came to me with fear in his […]