California's statewide rent cap limits covered units to 5% plus inflation, or 10%, whichever is lower. Here is how coverage, exemptions, local rent control and notice rules decide what your...
Good Cause Eviction limits when a covered New York landlord can evict, refuse to renew, or raise rent above a yearly standard. Here is who is exempt, which reasons qualify,...
How much a landlord can raise rent in New York depends on your apartment: rent stabilization, Good Cause Eviction, or neither. Here is how to tell which rules apply and...
Before serving a California termination notice, check which law governs, whether the tenancy is covered, and what your reason requires. This landlord's checklist covers exemptions, cure notices, owner move-in and...
The most reliable way to learn whether your New York City apartment is rent stabilized is to request its rent history from the state housing agency, and this guide explains...
A California eviction notice can be voided by errors that look small, from a rent figure that includes a late fee to a notice that was never mailed....
Attorney Ngozi E. Bolin walks small New York landlords through the notices, court steps and judgment calls involved in lawfully evicting a tenant....
A California 3-day notice is the first step toward an eviction case, not an eviction, and how you read it and respond this week shapes everything after....
Summary judgment motions seek a resolution of disputes without the need for a full trial and are governed by the same basic principles in both New York and California ....
Settling a sizable estate promptly and efficiently is crucial to ensure that the decedent's wishes are carried out, debts and taxes are paid, and assets are distributed to the intended...
