Debt Collection Practices
Many Americans hear calls from debt collectors or receive letters in the mail reminding them of some money they have yet to pay. Know...
Security Deposits Under California Law
A security deposit is any money a landlord takes from a tenant other than the advance payment of rent. The security deposit serves to...
California Nuisance Laws
The loud music or incessantly barking dog in a rental unit could wind up becoming a tenant’s way out the door. In California, when a...
Notices to Pay or Quit
At the top of the unfortunate and uncomfortable situations list is the potential of eviction. Eviction is, by definition, the removal of...
The Implied Warranty Of Habitability In California
Landlords are required to keep rental premises in “livable” condition for tenants. The “implied warranty of habitability” is a legal rule...
Landlord Retaliation For Exercise of Tenant Rights
It is illegal for a landlord to “retaliate” against a tenant exercising a legal right in California. California Civil Code Section §...
Reasonable Accommodations for Tenants with Disabilities
Landlords within California cannot discriminate against a disabled tenant. Many times, a landlord will be required to make reasonable...
Requirements For A Valid Will
A will is one of the most important documents an individual can create over the course of his or her life. The two primary functions many...
The Different Types of Trusts
A majority of people have heard of “establishing a trust,” yet few actually understand just what the phrase means. A trust is a fiduciary...
Benefits Of Establishing A Trust
Establishing a trust can have various benefits that many individuals find highly desirous. While many people have misconceptions...
