I took care of an elderly woman for 12 years. I was young and thought I was in the lease but I wasn’t. Sadly she passed away. We’re dealing with the covid-19 right now and it’s hard to find someplace else to live. The leasing office told me at first that I was allowed to stay but then I could move t...
We are now about four weeks into the COVID-19 crisis here in New Jersey and across the country. I hope you’re all healthy and safe. Today, we’re talking about how landlords are collecting rent from tenants. It’s important to balance the ability of landlords to collect rent with the sensitivity we ne...
My roommate lost her job on April 1st due to the corona virus. She emailed our apt leasing office the following email: "I was laid off due to coronavirus earlier this month. As such, I will not be paying rent again until legally required to do so" and she attached employer proof that she lost her jo...
A concise but not exhaustive legal analysis of the eviction moratorium ordinance enacted in Santa Clara County, California effective 3/24/2020. Similar or identical to such ordinances in the San Francisco Bay Area. INTRODUCTION This is a legal analysis of Santa Clara County Ordinance NS-9.287, adopt...
Both landlords and tenants are suffering major losses due to the impact of COVID-19. Forced closures of businesses have put a strain on many tenants, preventing them from being able to satisfy their obligations under their leases. FORCE MAJEURE Landlords and tenants under commercial leases are now c...
California Governor Newsom issued an executive order on March 27, 2020 to impose a statewide moratorium on evictions. If you cannot pay your usual rent, the good news is that you cannot be evicted for now for not being able to pay. You have to follow the rules of the Governor’s executive order to be...
