September 15, 2026
You screened one applicant. You checked their credit, verified their employment, contacted their previous landlord,…
You screened one applicant. You checked their credit, verified their employment, contacted their previous landlord, and signed a lease with that one person. Six months later, there are three cars in the driveway, a name you don’t recognize on the mailbox, and the tenant you carefully screened hasn’t been seen in weeks. Welcome to what…
San Diego County’s maximum allowable rent increase drops to 8.2% for any increase taking effect between August 1, 2026 and July 31, 2027. That is down from 8.8%. If you own residential rental property in San Diego County, this is the number that governs every rent increase you serve for the next twelve months —…
What is legally required in California for landlords to provide a legally habitable dwelling to renters, including under California Civil Code Sections 1941.1 and 1941.3, Health and Safety Code Section 13113.7, and Health and Safety Code Sections 17920–17928? California landlords must provide and maintain rental dwelling units that are tenantable, sanitary, safe, weatherproof, supplied with…
San Diego’s rental market has entered uncharted territory. After years of landlords holding all the cards, a flood of new supply, softening rents, and rising vacancies have rewritten the rules. Here’s what every San Diego property owner needs to know — and do — right now. 5.7% Vacancy rate — highest since 2009 4,000+ New…
If you’re a landlord in San Diego, 2026 is bringing important changes that could directly impact how—and whether—you can evict a tenant. Between new statewide housing laws and stricter local tenant protections, the eviction process is becoming more complex. Missing even a small detail could delay your case or get it dismissed entirely. Here’s a…
In October 2025, California enacted Assembly Bill 246, officially titled the Social Security Tenant Protection Act of 2025. Signed into law on October 6, 2025, this legislation adds a new layer of tenant protections to California’s housing law, specifically targeting situations where tenants face eviction due to interruptions in Social Security income. They added Section…
California’s security deposit law (Civil Code § 1950.5) is one of the most detailed and heavily litigated landlord-tenant statutes in the state. It governs how much a landlord can charge, how a deposit may be used, and exactly how and when it must be returned. With major amendments taking effect in July 2024, April 2025,…
As a 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. The…
