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Can A Landlord Legally Terminate A Section 8...

A landlord can terminate a Section 8 lease if there is just cause. A Section 8 lease is a contract between a landlord and a tenant who receives rental assistance through the federal government’s Housing Choice Voucher Program. While these leases often provide stability for both parties, there may be situations where a landlord needs to terminate the lease. However, it’s important to note that a landlord cannot terminate a Section 8 lease without just cause – there must be a valid reason for doing so. By understanding these guidelines, landlords can ensure compliance while protecting their rights as property owners. Section 8 Leases In the world of rental housing, Section 8... Read more

A tenant can be evicted when they violate the terms of their lease agreement. This can include non-payment of rent or engaging in illegal activities on the...

Changes involving housing laws will come to California in the new year, but not all of them will go into effect at the same time. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills into...

Rather than getting the courts to resolve tenant disputes, you might consider other, less arduous, alternatives to eviction. Whether your goal is to get your tenant to...

The U.S. has largely recovered from the pandemic, but its housing crisis endures. Americans are getting evicted from their homes at record rates. Landlords have filed...

Pandemic Pet Eviction

L.A. city council forwards plan to protect renters Renters in the city of Los Angeles who adopted a COVID cat or a pandemic pooch may no longer have to worry about being evicted for having a pet. The L.A. city council voted Tuesday to advance a proposal that would keep pandemic-era eviction protections in place for any animal adopted since March of 2020 — even if those pets violated the terms of a tenant’s lease. Dianne Prado is the founder of Heart L.A., a tenant advocacy organization focused on helping renters with pets. She said the council’s vote means tenants won’t have to choose between their pets and their homes. “It's a huge assistance for tenants,” Prado... Read more

Eviction Notice Overview An Eviction notice can be a daunting prospect for landlords or tenants. A carefully crafted eviction notice is essential to avoid any legal...

Landlords would need to give a month’s notice before filing evictions in public housing or certain subsidized units under a new federal rule. A new Biden...

KEY FINDINGS AT A GLANCE Dennis P. Block and Associates, which describes itself as California’s “leading eviction law firm,” was recently...

As rents and eviction rates rise across the country, more cities and states are debating rent control policies, which housing advocates say are needed to keep more...