This area of my practice focuses on providing my clients with informed answers to their questions, the preparation of letters and notices, and the review and preparation of both residential and commercial leases.

Residential Landlord- Tenant Matters.
Disputes between a tenant and landlord are typically based either on the payment, or non-payment of rent, and proper maintenance of the rental unit. Tenants are required to pay their rent on time and not to purposely cause damage to the rental unit. Landlords, on the other hand, are required to ensure the rental unit is properly maintained in conformity with the state and local building, housing, and health codes. In this area, I provide advice to both landlords and tenants regarding:

• The validity of the terms of rental agreement or lease, illegal clauses often contained in leases, and the rights and remedies in the event of an unsigned, or undelivered lease;
• Rent and Security Deposits;
• More on Security Deposits
• The tenant's duty to pay rent in a timely fashion;
• The landlord's duty to maintain, and to provide essential services such as heat and clean water;
• The right of access and the tenant's rights in the event the landlord abuses his or her right to access the rental unit; and
• Eviction and remedies after termination.
• Tenant Rights in Foreclosure
• 60 Days Notice To Vacate or Terminate Required

Commercial Real Estate Leases.
We also handle the negotiation, drafting, and review of commercial lease agreements for regular office space, store fronts, shopping centers, industrial space, as well as medical and dental practices which often have special needs. When the need arises, we can also provide appropriate written notices to a commercial landlord, or commercial tenant, with respect to a particular problem or concern.

• California Commercial Lease Agreements – Traps For the Unwary Tenant and Landlord