Moisture accumulating in the Property? Mold! Hot and humid days? Mold! Leaks springing up in the property? Mold! It’s virtually everywhere, but most mold primarily grows around sources of moisture. Once grown, mold is not only visibly evident, but it may also trigger health-related complaints from tenants. Given these risks, landlords may be tempted to […]
On December 23, 2025, Mayor Karen Bass approved an ordinance which will amend several provisions of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. The city intends to be even more restrictive towards issuing rent increases and restricting passthrough costs in the name of protecting families from having to “choose between buying groceries or paying the rent, or live […]
Evictions can be complex legal processes, especially when tenants raise the retaliation defense, a claim that the eviction is in response to the tenant exercising a legal right. This defense is recognized in many jurisdictions and can delay or derail an otherwise lawful eviction. As a landlord, understanding how the retaliation defense works and how […]
Civil disputes in California encompass a wide range of legal conflicts between individuals, organizations, or government entities where criminal sanctions are not involved. Instead, these cases typically seek monetary compensation or specific actions to remedy a wrong. Below is an in-depth exploration of the key aspects of civil disputes in the state of California. 1. […]
Thank you Voyage LA for the feature article about me and my journey in starting the firm. I started practicing law in 2003. I was lucky enough to get a position with a prominent litigation firm in the south bay that was more focused on lifestyle more than meeting billable hour requirements… Read the article […]