Under a proposed law that is likely to pass city council and take effect soon, landlords will be prohibited from beginning a non-payment of rent eviction case against their LA city tenant until the tenant owes more than one month of the fair market rent in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles landlords received a small “win” during the LA City Council meeting on April 22, 2020, when the Council failed to vote in favor of additional eviction restrictions during the Coronavirus pandemic. During the Los Angeles City Council meeting on April 22, 2020, there were several items up for debate that would have placed …
Los Angeles City Council Failed to Pass Broader Eviction Restrictions Read More
While a landlord is required to maintain a habitable property for their tenant, Civil Code 1941.2 outlines several tenant’s affirmative obligations. Civil Code 1941.2 reads: (a) No duty on the part of the landlord to repair a dilapidation shall arise under Section 1941 or 1942 if the tenant is in substantial violation of any of the …
Civil Code 1941.2: Tenant’s Obligations Regarding Warranty of Habitability in California Read More
CM 010, LA CIV 109, SUM 130, UD 100… do these forms sound familiar? Each of these forms must be filed by the landlord to initiate an unlawful detainer eviction case in Los Angeles. A brief overview of each form: CM 010 – This is the civil case cover sheet and must be filed with …
CM 010, LA CIV 109, SUM 130, UD 100 – Los Angeles Unlawful Detainer Read More
UD-150 is a form used in Los Angeles when a landlord / plaintiff wants to request a trial in an unlawful detainer case. The form UD-150 is usually used after a tenant / defendant files an Answer to the landlord’s Complaint. The UD-150 is called the “Request to Set Case for Trial – Unlawful Detainer.” While …
UD-150 Unlawful Detainer Form in Los Angeles County Read More
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