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In Alcone v. Valbuena, Wallace, Richardson, Sontag & Le, LLP represented the plaintiff in an unlawful detainer action based on expiration of a lease term. The tenants, who were renting a multi-million dollar residence, contended that the tenancy had been extended pursuant to the agreement of the parties or, alternatively,…

One of the more common arguments made by borrowers seeking to challenge a foreclosure sale is that the person or entity that signed the notice of default (the first step in the foreclosure process) lacked authority to proceed with the foreclosure and hence, many borrowers argue, the entire foreclosure sale…

In Foster v. Williams, decided on September 9, 2014, a landlord brought an unlawful detainer (eviction) action against a tenant for nonpayment of rent. The Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (the “Notice”) required the tenant to pay $1,350.00 for the month of June 2013. The Notice also…

In Eucasia Schools Worldwide, Inc. v. DW August Co. (2013) 218 Cal.App.4th 176,a landlord listed commercial real property for sale with a real estate broker. To facilitate the sale, the landlord decided to have the premises inspected by a building inspector. The landlord wanted to “find out all the things…

1. CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 2610 On September 25, 2012, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into to law Assembly Bill 2610 (“AB 2610”), which amends Section 2924.8 of the Civil Code and Sections 415.46 and 1161b of the Code of Civil Procedure relating to tenants. This new law will take effect…

Governor Brown has signed California Senate Bill 332, which authorizes a landlord of a residential dwelling unit to prohibit the smoking of tobacco products on the property, in a dwelling unit, in another interior or exterior area, or on the premises on which the dwelling unit is located. The new…

Governor Brown has signed California Assembly Bill 818, which establishes the Renter’s Right to Recycle Act and requires an owner of a multifamily dwelling, defined as a residential facility that consists of 5 or more living units, to arrange for recycling services that are appropriate and available for the multifamily…