Ruzicka, Wallace & Coughlin, LLP Participates In The California Apartment Association Rental Housing Conference and Expo

The law firm participated in the CAA Conference and Expo held on August 27, 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center.  The conference featured over 150 exhibitors.

Landlord May Amend Unlawful Detainer Complaint At Trial Without Delaying Case

If the landlord's unlawful detainer complaint contains an error, it does not mean that the tenant wins. Quite to the contrary, the landlord may simply amend the complaint according to proof at trial. In other words, the landlord can make a verbal request that the court amend the complaint based on the evidence presented by the landlord. As long as the evidence establishes that the tenant is guilty of unlawful detainer, the landlord will prevail. The tenant is not entitled to a continuance as a result of the amendment. (See, Code of Civil Procedure section 1173)

For further information, please contact Ruzicka, Wallace & Coughlin, LLP at (949) 748-3600; website: www.rwclegal.com. 

The law firm of Ruzicka, Wallace & Coughlin, LLP represents landlords, property management companies, institutional and private lenders, employers and insurance companies throughout the State of California in real estate, business and employment litigation. The information provided herein is for general interest only and should not be relied upon or construed as legal advice. 


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City of Richmond Enacts Rent Control and Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance

On August 5, 2015, the City of Richmond passed a rent control and just cause for eviction ordinance.  (Ordinance No. 21-15 N.S. , Richmond Municipal Code, Chapter 11.100 et. seq.) The ordinance becomes effective September 4, 2015.  A copy of the ordinance is available from the City of Richmond’s website at: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/6688.  A fact sheet is available here: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/35263.

For further information, please contact Ruzicka, Wallace & Coughlin, LLP at (949) 748-3600; website: www.rwclegal.com. 

The law firm of Ruzicka, Wallace & Coughlin, LLP represents landlords, property management companies, institutional and private lenders, employers and insurance companies throughout the State of California in real estate, business and employment litigation. The information provided herein is for general interest only and should not be relied upon or construed as legal advice. 


© 2015 Ruzicka, Wallace & Coughlin, LLP.

City of Santa Monica Prohibits Landlords From Refusing To Accept HUD Section 8 Vouchers

On May 12, 2015, the City of Santa Monica passed ordinance number 2485 prohibiting landlords from refusing to accept HUD Section 8 vouchers.  This law only affects tenancies in the City of Santa Monica.  In California, landlords are not required to participate in the HUD Section 8 voucher program unless the City or County in which the premises are located has enacted an ordinance to the contrary. (See, Sabi v. Sterling (2010) 183 Cal.App.4th 916)

For further information, please contact Ruzicka, Wallace & Coughlin, LLP at (949) 748-3600; website: www.rwclegal.com. 

The law firm of Ruzicka, Wallace & Coughlin, LLP represents landlords, property management companies, institutional and private lenders, employers and insurance companies throughout the State of California in real estate, business and employment litigation. The information provided herein is for general interest only and should not be relied upon or construed as legal advice. 


© 2015 Ruzicka, Wallace & Coughlin, LLP.

Effective January 5, 2015, Two Additional Los Angeles Courthouses Hear Unlawful Detainer Actions

Effective January 5, 2015, Los Angeles Superior Court expanded limited jurisdiction unlawful detainer operations from five to seven courthouses.  Eviction cases are currently heard at the following locations in the County of Los Angeles: (1) Norwalk Courthouse, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk CA 90650, (2) Van Nuys Courthouse, 6230 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401, (3) Governor George Deukmejian (Long Beach) Courthouse, 275 Magnolia, Long Beach CA 90802, (4) Michael D. Antonovich (Antelope Valley) Courthouse, 42011 Fourth Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534, (5) Pasadena Courthouse, 300 East Walnut, Pasadena, CA 91101, (6) Santa Monica Courthouse, 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401, and (7) Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

For further information, please contact Ruzicka, Wallace & Coughlin, LLP at (949) 748-3600; website: www.rwclegal.com. 

The law firm of Ruzicka, Wallace & Coughlin, LLP represents landlords, property management companies, institutional and private lenders, employers and insurance companies throughout the State of California in real estate, business and employment litigation. The information provided herein is for general interest only and should not be relied upon or construed as legal advice. 


© 2015 Ruzicka, Wallace & Coughlin, LLP.