by Ernie Garcia | Oct 1, 2026 | Evictions, Landlord's rights, Lease, Tenants
Judges are busy people, and you may find yourself in a landlord/tenant court just one case among dozens of contested matters that the judge is going to hear that day. The last thing you want to do is confuse the matter with a ton of unnecessary facts or with details... by Ernie Garcia | Sep 22, 2026 | Evictions, Landlord's rights, Tenants
There are certain tasks that I will never perform on my own. Auto repair is not my thing, so I leave it to the experts. I used to do my own taxes, but now I know better. If you’re in over your head with Landlord/Tenant law, you’re better off seeking some... by Ernie Garcia | Sep 16, 2026 | Evictions, Landlord's rights, Tenants
From time to time, your tenants are going to want to make changes to the lease in the middle of the lease term. sometimes it’s because they’re not getting along anymore, and one of them wants out of the lease? But does it make sense to let any one of them... by Ernie Garcia | Sep 9, 2026 | Evictions, Landlord's rights, Tenants
The rules for landlord/tenant laws can be confusing. None more than the rules about emotion support animals. Tenants have pretty easy access to the right to have an ESA, and, in most cases, the landlord simply has to put up with it. But that’s not true when your... by Ernie Garcia | Aug 24, 2026 | Evictions, Landlord's rights, Tenants
Landlords have to face one of the big realities when it comes to renting residential property: Tenants will cause damage. This is an absolute certainty. The real question is, “Can I deduct the costs to repair these damages from the security deposit?” And... by Ernie Garcia | Aug 21, 2026 | Evictions, Landlord's rights, Property Owner, rental arrears, Tenants
Real landlords showed up to hear Ernie answer questions about actual eviction trials and what really goes on in an actual court. By knowing what to expect, you’re more likely to be prepared to win your eviction. Tenants are getting smarter by the minute, and...