The official end date for eviction moratoriums has been looming for some time. When I last wrote on the subject, the end of this year was projected. Los Angeles City Council recently voted to end the moratoriums for non-payment of rent on Jan. 31, 2023. Now, it looks like there’s a chance that may even be moved up pending the outcome of an injunction granted to landlord groups in federal court.

As things start to return to normal, the eviction proceedings have begun to follow suit. Tenants behind on rent who aren’t already, will begin experiencing pressure from their landlords to either pay what they owe, or face eviction and potentially money judgments against them. However, changes in policy can affect landlords and tenants alike. There are several things to consider when deciding what to do, whether you’re the landlord or the tenant in this situation. Here is some pertinent information to help you.

Property defects are one of my favorite types of meditations. Always full of surprises and strange details always unfolding. While they are interesting for me to understand, they are obviously something you all will want to avoid! Here are some observations and quick tips on how to (hopefully) avoid encountering a property defect issue as either a buyer or seller.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, there have been federal, state, and local eviction moratoriums. They have been ever-changing and overlapping in some circumstances, leading to a lot of confusion—particularly in California. One thing is becoming clear though, the end of all protections is near. Both residential and commercial landlords and tenants have some unpleasant business to attend to, and mediation can help them do it at the lowest cost and greatest benefit!

Since the state of California extended its eviction moratorium in April through June 30, there has been little information about how it will work, and what landlords and tenants should do about it. Here are some key points and resolution ideas for all involved, as well as some thoughts for commercial tenants behind on rent.