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An eviction that begins as a straightforward nonpayment matter can change shape entirely the moment a tenant raises a habitability claim. Los Angeles landlords who do not understand how these two areas of law intersect often find themselves caught off guard when a simple unlawful detainer proceeding rapidly becomes a much longer,…

Most legal problems in Los Angeles real estate are not surprises. They are predictable patterns that experienced property owners and their attorneys have seen before. Understanding them in advance and having the right legal relationship in place before they arrive changes every outcome. Every Los Angeles property owner will eventually face a…

The Ellis Act is one of the most powerful tools available to Los Angeles landlords who want to exit the rental business with a property covered by the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. It is also one of the most procedurally demanding. Landlords who begin an Ellis Act withdrawal without fully understanding the notice…