Advice And Training For Landlords, Owners And Property Managers

Crucial Legal Guidance For Landlords

The process of eviction is a series of steps that must be strictly followed by a landlord to recover possession of a rental property. Essential to this process is the landlord’s actions before the filing of the eviction which should be well planned and measured. If you are a landlord and are not familiar with the eviction process or possibly you have encountered a complex situation, our office recommends that you schedule a consultation with the attorney prior to taking any action that could later compromise your case.

With an extensive landlord-tenant law practice, and as the principal of Law Offices of Joshua B. Clark I have counseled landlords with a wide range of questions, concerns and needs. I am here to put our experience and results-oriented legal representation to use for you.

Common consultation topics include:

Creating the Tenancy:

• Application Process and Tenant Screening
• Rental Agreements and Disclosures
• Late Fees
• Discrimination in Renting
• Rent Amounts and Payment
• Security Deposits

Warranty of Habitability:

• Scope of the Warranty
• Landlord Breach of the Warranty of Habitability
• Code Violations and Enforcement Actions
• Tenant Remedies and Withholding Rent
• Constructive Evictions

Landlord Rights and Obligations:

• Right of Entry and Inspections
• Changing Rental Terms:
• Implied Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment
• Use of the Premises
• Maintenance and Repairs
• Assignment and Subletting

Landlord-Tenant Premises Liability:

• Landlord Liability for Defective Conditions
• Landlord Liability from Acts of Others
• Landlord Immunity from Liability

Terminating the Tenancy and Related Remedies;

• No Self Help
• Forcible Entry and Forcible Detainer
• Basis for Eviction
  • Non-Payment of Rent
  • Breach of Non-Monetary Obligations
  • Illegal or Unauthorized Use of the Premises
  • Criminal Activity at the Premises
  • Nuisance
  • Damage and Destruction of the Premises
  • Unauthorized Subletting or Assignment

What If I Have Other Questions?

I, landlord rights attorney Joshua B. Clark, am ready to answer your specific questions and begin preparing a strategy to help you assert your legal rights. Contact me now: Send an email or call my Sacramento office at 916-229-8356.