Episode 37: Landlord/Tenant Law during COVID-19, Featuring Tracey Merrell of Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP

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Our listeners have been eager to hear the latest updates on being a landlord during the COVID-19 pandemic. On this episode, Bob discusses this topic with Tracey Merrell, Managing Attorney of Education, at Kimball, Tirey & St.John (KTS), a law firm with a practice in California residential landlord/tenant law.

Comments made for this broadcast are for general information purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. Participation in the podcast will not create an attorney-client relationship between the listener and Tracey Merrell or with Kimball Tirey and St. John. For advice with specific issues, please contact an attorney. Discussions of the new legislative updates are not exhaustive and are potentially fluid situations and the interpretation of the laws may change as they have been recently passed.

Topics Covered

[2:55] The episode is within the context of California landlord/tenant law.
[3:55] Introduction to Tracey Merrell, her background, and position at KTS.

[4:45] KTS risk management disclaimer.
[6:10] Governor Gavin Newsome’s Executive orders N-28-20 and N-37-20 regarding moratorium on evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
[10:15] Stipulations for tenants seeking rent forbearance and eviction protection.

[13:15] Can landlords negotiate with tenants claiming COVID-19 hardship on a rent repayment plan?
[17:30] California Judicial Council adopted Emergency Rule 1.
[21:08] California State Assembly Bill 1828.

[24:10] Preventing price gouging during a California State of Emergency.

[28:30] Tracey shares some great advice on how to treat people with respect and empathy.

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