Beware the collective will of the majority, for it is the surest way to strip individuals of their liberty. On November 8th, the citizens of Mountain View, based upon a simple majority vote, stripped landlords of valuable property rights, i
Equal Justice under the Law. “Equal Justice Under Law”. It is a slogan engraved over our United States Supreme Court, taken from our 14th Amendment, which states: “no State can deprive particular persons or classes of persons of equal
Stopping the Con. Con men (and women) have been around forever. They prey on the generous and hopeful, who are willing to believe a sad story and are willing to help. These cases usually come to me after the abuse has been discovered, and w
Breaking a lease? If you are stuck in a bad lease or need to move, you are not without options. While you may be liable for rent that should have been paid through the full term, plus reletting expenses, the landlord has a duty to relet the
Keeping Records: Increasingly, tenant and certain tenant’s rights law firms are making false allegations against landlords in the hope of intimidating them into settlement. Combat false claims by keeping good records of move-in condit
Does your law firm make you this happy?” Eu•pho•ri•a: that feeling when you collect ALL your clients money before having to file a lawsuit! Yes, Hoffman Law Group is more than fast evictions. We enforce contract and property rig
Just bottled my first vintage of Syrah and harvested the second for fermentation. As an amateur winemaker and red wine enthusiast, I have learned that, in wine making as in law, the importance of details and patience cannot be overstated. T
Terminating month-to-month tenancies in California is relatively easy. The standard rule is: If you live there less than a year, you are entitled to a 30 day written notice to vacate. If you have lived there for a year or more, 60 day wri
When locking in college housing leases, watch out for unscrupulous over-reaching when it comes to security deposits, use terms, and extras. It pays to have a quick review of any long term lease, especially when sending kids off to school. D
Should a landlord be able to hold an expectant mother, 8 month’s pregnant, and her husband, to a brand new lease when they, and their toddler, are forced to live in a hotel for weeks on end, due to sewer problems? I am a strong believ
