What is considered as housing discrimination?
Feb 25, 2011
Under Federal law, it is illegal for a landlord to arbitrarily
discriminate against a protected class. In California, such discrimination is an
affirmative defense in an unlawful detainer (eviction) ...
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Tenants and Domestic Violence, Stalking and Assault
Feb 24, 2011
In California, a tenant may legally terminate their tenancy at any point in their lease if they are a victim of any of the following:
Domestic violence
Stalking
Sexual Assault
Also a tenant who liv...
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Landlord's Right to Enter Tenant's Dwelling Unit
Feb 22, 2011
Although
the Implied Warranty of Quiet Enjoyment, protects a tenant from a
landlords invasive and unnecessary intrusion into a tenants dwelling unit,
there are circumstances when the landlord does have...
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California Security Deposit Law
Feb 22, 2011
Security Deposits are not legally required for a
tenancy to take place, however most landlords require one before a tenancy commences. A
security deposit helps to ensure against damages to the property...
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An Overview of San Francisco Bay Area Rent and Eviction Control Laws.
Feb 22, 2011
Rent Eviction Control Laws
Although rent control laws and eviction control laws are two sides to the same coin, one
should be careful to distinguish between the two. The ability to understand how
each...
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