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Monthly Archives: December 2018

California Amends Law Protecting Servicemembers

On September 19, 2018, Governor Brown approved Assembly Bill 3232, which amends California law protecting servicemembers to make it more consistent with the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief ACt (SCRA).  Among other things, the new law provides certain protections to servicemembers seeking to terminate a lease early or facing eviction.  The…

December 9, 2018 | Landlord-Tenant Law |

California Amends Law Prohibiting Price-Gouging During States of Emergency

On September 21, 2018, Governor Brown approved Assembly Bill 1919, which amends California’s law prohibiting price gouging during states of emergency effective as of January 1, 2019. The revised law adds a new Government Code section 8588.8 and modifies California Penal Code section 396. In that regard, AB 1919 provides…

December 9, 2018 | Landlord-Tenant Law |