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We believe that homelessness shouldn't be an issue.
Property Defense is proud to be on the front lines of California's eviction crises. We have successfully stopped evictions, sheriff lockouts, and have overturned judgments. Our staff counts with years of experience helping families save their homes and avoid homelessness. Property Defense also offers free consultations to all cases and low-income assistance is available to qualifying cases.
Evictions
EVICTION
DEFENSE
Here at Property Defense, we believe in housing justice, and we believe that housing is a human right. We have been representing tenants all over California and we specialize in defending tenants from abusive landlords, foreclosure-related evictions, uninhabitable properties, and post-COVID-19 eviction laws.
COVID-19 UPDATES
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On August 31, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation that prohibits the eviction of tenants based on non-payment of rent until February 1, 2021. This bill is known as AB-3088 and it includes further legal requirements for landlords and tenants to follow.
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On March 31, 2022, California legislatures approved AB-2179 extending the state’s eviction moratorium through June 30, 2022, for certain tenants who have applied for rental assistance on or before March 31, 2022.
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On July 1, 2022, California's eviction moratorium expired, but some cities and counties have extended or passed their own eviction moratorium.
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On July 18, 2022, California Attorney General issued a stern warning to landlords who attempt to evict tenants through unlawful measures such as changing the locks, shutting off water and electricity, or threatening tenants.