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Residential Leasing
Helping Residential Landlords Lease With Confidence
Overview
Residential leasing rules change often. Your leases should keep up.
We advise residential landlords, property managers and investors on leases, renewals and the state and local rules that govern rental housing in California, including rent caps, just-cause requirements, security deposits and application practices.
Our goal is practical: leases and procedures that comply with current law and reduce the risk of disputes later. When a disagreement does arise, our landlord–tenant litigation team is ready to help.
Common Issues We Handle
Lease drafting & renewals
Residential leases, addenda and renewal terms.
Rent caps & just cause
Compliance with the Tenant Protection Act and local ordinances.
Rent control
How Costa-Hawkins and local rent rules apply to your property.
Security & pet deposits
Deposit limits, deductions and return requirements.
Applications & screening
Application fees and tenant screening practices.
Short-term rentals
Local short-term rental rules and penalties.
Who We Represent
What to Have Ready
- Your current lease form and any addenda
- The property address and number of units
- Rent history and current rent amount
- Any notices you plan to serve
- Questions about local rules for your city
A Litigator’s Eye on Your Lease
Our landlord–tenant litigation experience helps us spot the provisions and procedures most likely to cause problems, before they do.
- Notices and procedures that follow current law
- Clear rent, deposit and repair terms
- Fewer surprises if a tenant relationship breaks down
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