Expert guidance on landlord-tenant law, eviction processes, and California real estate legal matters
Application fees, holding deposits, and security deposits feel routine—but California's rules changed significantly between 2024 and 2026. Here's a plain-English guide to what you can charge, what you can keep, and how to document it so it holds up.
When a tenant turns a Del Cerro home into an Airbnb-style business and stops paying rent, the result is a year of losses and an all-day contested trial. Here is how we won possession and a $135,000 judgment.
Attorneys Seth Barron and Mackenzie Batten took the stage at the Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors to break down the realities of the 2026 eviction landscape — from how unlawful detainer cases actually unfold to the five lease mistakes that void evictions entirely.
San Diego rents have fallen more sharply than nearly every other top market in the country. Here is what the data shows and what landlords should be doing right now to adapt.
Lemon Grove is holding two public workshops on a potential permanent tenant protection ordinance. San Diego eviction attorney Seth Barron breaks down what landlords need to know and why showing up matters.
Our team went to trial on six separate unlawful detainer cases this week, spanning both commercial and residential matters. Five resulted in victories or favorable settlements—here's what that means for landlords facing eviction litigation.
On February 3, 2026, Lemon Grove City Council passed an urgency ordinance dramatically expanding tenant protections for no-fault evictions. Learn about the new 120-day notice requirements and mandatory relocation payments that took effect immediately.
Assembly Bill 2347 introduces the concept of portable tenant screening reports to California. Under this new law, prospective tenants can now bring a 'reusable' screening report that's valid for 30 days and use it across multiple rental applications.
If you own rental property in California, there's a significant change you need to know about heading into 2026. Assembly Bill 628 has officially added stoves and refrigerators to the statewide habitability standard.
Returning security deposits has always been one of the more process-heavy parts of being a landlord in California. With AB 414, the state has modernized the process to give landlords more flexibility—and tenants more transparency.
I'm excited to share some news that's been in the works for a while now. Landlord Solutions San Diego is merging with the practice of Richard C. Alter, one of California's most experienced and respected property law attorneys.
One of the biggest trends we're watching in 2026 is the sharp increase in habitability lawsuits targeting mold in rental properties. Mold-related claims have been climbing steadily, and California's legal landscape makes landlords particularly vulnerable if they don't respond appropriately.
The recent wildfires and natural disasters across California have put a spotlight on what happens when a rental property is damaged or destroyed. Senate Bill 610, effective in 2026, provides much-needed clarity on landlord obligations and tenant rights after a declared emergency.