In general, a landlord can only enter a tenant’s home for specific, legally permitted reasons, according to the California ...

Small apartment kitchen with a table and chairs - Rossella De Berti/Getty Images Starting in January 2026, California renters can breathe a little easier when it comes to furnishing their kitchens. A ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several housing bills in 2025 that will roll out in 2026. The new laws include updates to eviction rules, limits on security deposits and new responsibilities for landlords ...

CD LawAfter a disaster, renters shouldn’t have to worry about living in unsafe conditions—but many do. Miguel from CD Law joined Studio 17 to explain SB 610, a California law ...

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The court explained that California law has long held that workers occupying company property as part of their pay have no right to stay after getting fired. Once employment ends, they become either ...

Starting in January 2026, California renters can breathe a little easier when it comes to furnishing their kitchens. A new law was recently signed into effect by Governor Gavin Newsom, requiring ...