California landlords must comply with strict notice requirements for matters such as property entry, rent increases, and lease terminations, and mistakes can result in costly delays and legal exposure. They are also required to address habitability and maintenance issues within a reasonable timeframe, with emergencies often requiring immediate action. Understanding these notice and repair obligations is essential for minimizing risk and maintaining compliance with California law.

What You'll Learn:

• Types of notices required, timing and traps you might fall into when filling them out;
• All types of notices including for rent increases, “pay or quit,” “perform or quit,” change in terms, rent increases, entry and inspections, and more;
• When is notice required – what about emergency situations;
• 3-days, 30-days, 90-days and more – understand what timing is necessary and what starts the timer – court days vs. calendar days dilemma;
• How quickly must you act in responding to your tenant’s repair request, request for reasonable accommodation, claim of untenable conditions (e.g., mold, no hot water, broken appliance) and more

BIJAN SHAKIBKOO
CO-FOUNDER & SENIOR ATTORNEY, SNS LAW GROUP

Bijan Shakibkoo is a co-founder and senior attorney at SNS Law Group. His practice focuses on real estate and business law, where he represents clients with: landlord/tenant disputes, drafting and negotiating contracts, merger and acquisitions transactions, risk assessment and mitigation, partnership disputes, business formation, real estate development, formation/conflict resolution, leasing commercial/residential properties, commercial/residential transactions, and acquiring and selling real estate. Before co-creating SNS Law Group, Bijan found a passion for real estate management/development. For over 10 years, he obtained experience in managing over $100 million in assets. Bijan’s experience consisted of working with landlords, tenants/national tenants, developers, brokers, contractors, agents, escrow officers, engineers, and title companies. His prior experience and knowledge not only allow him to understand each client’s circumstances firsthand but also allows him to bring a competitive edge in the field of real estate/business law.

EDRIN SHAMTOB
CO-FOUNDER & SENIOR ATTORNEY, SNS LAW GROUP

Edrin Shamtob is the co-founder and senior attorney of SNS Law Group LLP with nearly a decade of experience specializing in commercial and residential evictions and unlawful detainer actions. Edrin has successfully litigated hundreds of cases for both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of disputes including eviction and landlord/tenant actions. As a seasoned trial lawyer, Edrin can successfully and effectively prosecute complex real estate, financial, and business actions and holds the knowledge and expertise to successfully navigate and prevail in multifaceted litigation. Edrin will help you exercise your landlord rights, stop losing money to your unwanted tenant, protect your valuable investment, and quickly process your eviction with care and dedication.