During the COVID-19 pandemic, local and statewide protections allowed tenants financial relief, but these protections have ended, reinstating landlords' rights for eviction due to nonpayment.
The Three-Day Notice to Pay or Quit is vital; it must only include the base rent due. If it includes late fees, it renders the eviction notice invalid.
The 2004 court case Orozco v. Casimiro ruled late fees as illegal liquidated damages, emphasizing they cannot be included in eviction notices based on nonpayment.
As the rental market stabilizes, understanding these legal pitfalls becomes essential for landlords to effectively navigate tenant evictions without jeopardizing their cases.
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