Tenant’s Right to Live in Habitable Living Conditions. In California, violations of habitability rights refer to conditions in rental properties that make them uninhabitable or pose health and safety risks to tenants....

The Rights Of Tenants To Live In Habitable Living Conditions — What A landlord needs to know to avoid unnecessary Insurance Claims. ​ In California, tenants have the right to live in habitable housing. This means that landlords are required to provide safe and...

Is Your Auto Insurance Company Gambling on Your Financial Wellbeing? When people purchase insurance, they expect their insurance companies to act in good faith and provide them with coverage in the event of an accident. However, in some cases, insurance companies act in bad faith by denying or delaying...

You Have The Right To Choose Where To Go For Vehicle Maintenance And Repairs After A Collision. The California Insurance Code Section 758.5 is a consumer protection law that prohibits insurance companies from requiring their policyholders to repair their vehicles in a particular body shop. The law was...

Public Immunity In Recreational Areas Premises liability refers to the responsibility of property owners or occupiers land to ensure the safety of visitors, guests, or other individuals who enter the premises. California laws provide specific guidelines on premises liability, including immunity clauses...

Legal Time Limitations for Claims Against Government Entities for Negligence Claims against government entities for negligence can be challenging due to legal and procedural requirements. When an individual is injured as a result of government entity negligence, quick action is necessary to preserve...

Slip and Fall Accidents in California Slip and fall accidents are a reality, and they occur every day in California. These accidents can occur anywhere, from a grocery store to a public park. Slipping and falling can result in significant injuries, medical expenses, and lost wages. What is the amount...

Wrongful Death — A Death as a Result of a Workplace Accident? Introduction: Wrongful death is an unfortunate incident that can occur in any workplace. When an employee loses their life as a result of work-related injuries, the family of the deceased might be entitled to compensation under California...

Proposition 213 The California Proposition 213, also known as the Personal Responsibility Act of 1996, was a ballot measure that passed with a 76% majority vote in November of 1996. This proposition amended the California Civil Code, section 3333.4, and limited the ability of uninsured motorists to...

Can a landlord in California be responsible for a tenant’s dog bite? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, there are approximately 4.5 million reported dog bite cases in the United States, and one in five of those cases result in serious injury. This issue raises...