As a landlord attorney serving property owners throughout Riverside County, I need to alert you to a significant change in California eviction law. Assembly Bill 246—the Social Security Tenant Protection Act of 2025—was signed into law on October 6, 2025, and it creates new procedural hurdles for nonpayment evictions that property owners must understand. Why…
Property managers and tenants in California face one of the nation’s most detailed regulatory frameworks for security deposits. Civil Code § 1950.5 establishes strict guidelines about deposit amounts, allowable deductions, and return procedures—with recent amendments introducing even more stringent requirements. Recent changes that took effect between July 2024 and July 2025 have reshaped how California…
As a Riverside landlord attorney specializing in evictions, I’m writing this to ensure you understand the full implications of Assembly Bill 628 before it takes effect on January 1, 2026. This isn’t just another compliance checkbox—it’s a fundamental shift in California’s habitability framework that will directly impact your eviction proceedings, maintenance obligations, and legal exposure….
If you own rental property in Riverside, it’s essential to understand California’s rent increase laws to protect your investment and stay compliant. State legislation sets clear boundaries on how much you can raise rent, and knowing these rules helps you run your rental business smoothly while avoiding legal pitfalls. California’s Statewide Rent Cap Explained Through…
As a Riverside eviction law firm, we know how challenging it can be to navigate California’s constantly changing landlord-tenant regulations. One of the most common questions we receive is whether landlords in Riverside can legally charge tenants a “convenience fee” when rent is paid with a credit card. With new laws taking effect and more…
California law outlines how landlords in Riverside must handle security deposits in residential rentals. AB2801 restricts what landlords can charge tenants, focusing solely on repairs needed beyond typical wear and tear. Specifically: Permitted Deductions: Landlords in Riverside are limited to deducting costs required to restore the unit to its original condition, excluding normal wear and…
Attention Riverside landlords and property owners! Significant changes are coming to California’s eviction process. Assembly Bill 2347 (AB 2347) takes effect on January 1, 2025, and it’s essential to understand how it will impact your operations. What AB 2347 Means for Riverside Property Owners: More Time for Tenants to Respond: One of the most significant…
