Sherry Anne Lear Attorney At Law

Eviction Moratoriums have been extended through 9/30/2020. Unless there is a health and safety emergency and those exceptions are very limited. I have eviction judgments that were entered pre-COVID that have been stalled for 6 months.

Headline is misleading but if your tenant cannot pay rent due to effects of COVID19, then time to answer an eviction action is extended until 5/31/2020. Idea is to give tenants time to catch up on rent but rent is not forgiven. Evictions for other reasons and of commercial tenants are not addressed in this order.

updates for Landlords in Ventura County. The following cities have put moratoriums on both commercial and residential evictions for non-payment of rent if tenant can show loss of income due to COVID19. Oxnard Camarillo Simi Valley... Cities with moratoriums on residential evictions only: Ojai Thousand Oaks Cities working on this matter: Fillmore Moorpark Ventura See more

Landlords with property in Unincorporated Los Angeles County: the Board of Supervisors is putting a moratorium on evictions for both commercial and residential properties where tenants cannot pay rent due to COVID19. They will be given extra time to make up rent payments. things are changing rapidly. https://losangeles.cbslocal.com//coronavirus-no-residenti/

I have a client who owns a manufacturing business. They have kept open their medical division and are making surgical pillows and a prototype for a face shield for medical providers. As soon as he has something that he likes, he will take it over to doctors at Torrance Memorial to see if it works.

updates for Landlords in Ventura County. The following cities have put moratoriums on both commercial and residential evictions for non-payment of rent if tenant can show loss of income due to COVID19. Oxnard Camarillo Simi Valley... Cities with moratoriums on residential evictions only: Ojai Thousand Oaks Cities working on this matter: Fillmore Moorpark Ventura See more

Landlords with property in Unincorporated Los Angeles County: the Board of Supervisors is putting a moratorium on evictions for both commercial and residential properties where tenants cannot pay rent due to COVID19. They will be given extra time to make up rent payments. things are changing rapidly. https://losangeles.cbslocal.com//coronavirus-no-residenti/

Lots of updates coming out on COVID-19. Most local schools are closed for the next 2 weeks and the CDC is recommending against gatherings of 50 or more (other than school or work) for the next 8 weeks. Protect Yourself & Watch for Symptoms Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure: Fever, Cough, and Shortness of breath. If you de...velop emergency warning signs for COVID-19, get medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include: Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, Persistent pain or pressure in the chest, New confusion or inability to arouse, and Bluish lips or face. *This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning. See more

I continue to calls from landlords who are very scared about the new statewide rent control laws. I am happy to help answer questions. Here is a link to the actual text of the bill. It's a lot but still recommend you read it to see what properties are covered. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/fa/billTextClient.xhtml

Very important update for tenants and landlords alike.

Inglewood has made its rent control ordinance permanent, in anticipation of huge rent increases as the City gets ready for a new stadium and the Olympics. Things are constantly changing in the landlord-tenant field.

Property owners who have rental income property in unincorporated Los Angeles County, as of September 2018, there is now a 3% cap in yearly rental increases. This is a temporary ordinance which has already been extended. Given the rising costs of housing, more and more municipalities are looking at introducing rent control measures. http://dcba.lacounty.gov/rentstabilization-ordinance/

As part of my practice, I handle Civil Harassment Restraining Orders for clients. These orders can be issued immediately by the Court for people who are facing actual and/or threats of physical violence. I have helped a number of people get this type of protection who have needed protection. Last week, I found myself defending someone against a completely false claim that was being used as a method to keep a Fannie Mae appointed broker off of a foreclosed property. I did a... lot of research beforehand and presented evidence to the Court that the requester did not even live at the property. The requester was so contradictory in her statements that the Judge saw right through her testimony and, without my client even needing to testify, dismissed the claims with prejudice and also ordered the requester to pay back all of my client's attorneys' fees. I was very happy to be able to get a good result for a client that I know to be a true professional and who was completely innocent of the claims being made. See more

Attn New Commercial Landlords: Are you purchasing a property with existing tenants? Do you want to make sure that everything is lined up and in place for you when you take over as the new landlord? If so, please contact my office for help. I was involved in a case where I represented a long-term commercial tenant whose new landlord decided to try to double the rent before escrow had officially closed. Guess what? That landlord LOST because he acted one day too early. Thes...e are the kinds of technicalities that make or break an unlawful detainer (eviction) case. Its important to have an attorney who understands landlord tenant law in California look at your paperwork before you send it out to any tenant. Even if this costs you $100 or $200, it can save a lot more. And while I work with a number of really good commercial real estate agents, they are not attorneys and most of them come to me with their notices and tenant communications before having things served to avoid wasting time and thousands of dollars trying to enforce something that won't stand up in Court! See more

There are always new disclosures required of landlords (and even old ones that many landlords are not aware of.) Did you know that as a Landlord you must include a Flood Disclosure Addendum to let your tenant know if the property is located in a special flood hazard area.

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