Relocation assistance under Los Angeles rent control is one of the most unfair and “crazy” laws in my opinion. Â The Los Angeles rent control laws are completely biased and in favor of the tenant and impose extreme hardships on landlords needing to evict a tenant under certain circumstances. Â The constitutionality of relocation assistance has been …
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I am always surprised (though I guess I shouldn’t be anymore) when a landlord contacts me to evict their tenant and then tells me that their tenant hasn’t paid rent for many months! Â My first question to the landlord is why did the Santa Clarita landlord wait so many months before beginning the Valencia eviction …
Evicting a Tenant in Santa Clarita and Valencia – Don’t Wait! Read More
A durable power of attorney for assets is used when one person wishes to give another person the authority to act on behalf of the principal person. Â The powers granted can be limited to certain cases or for a particular purpose, or they can extend to cover most or all of the principle’s property, personal …
Power of Attorney for Santa Clarita and Los Angeles – An Overview Read More
Clients often ask whether they should create a living trust or put their assets in joint tenancy. Â There is no “one-size-fits-all” answer. Â This blog post will compare living trusts to joint tenancy. Â If you are in the Santa Clarita Valley and are considering an estate planning package that consists of a will or a living …
Santa Clarita Estate Planning – Living Trusts Compared to Joint Tenancy Read More
In the past few months, I’ve had several clients come to me to evict a tenant from an illegally converted garage unit. Â For whatever reason, the landlord decided to convert their garage into a home by installing a bathroom, kitchen, and other items. Â The landlord then rents out the garage unit to a tenant. Â Unfortunately, …
Evicting Tenants from Illegal Garage Conversions in Southern California Read More
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