Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

This class will be hosted on ZOOM

Same instructor will host Ask a Lawyer: Landlord-Tenant Law and Evictions directly following; CLICK HERE to register.

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In California, a landlord may be able to evict a tenant for not paying rent on time or violating the lease or rental agreement. This training will go over the rules and procedures in the evictions and collection process. The training will be followed by a live question and answer session with the presenter. Whether a landlord or a tenant, you are welcome to attend.

Class covers:

• Valid reasons for terminating a tenancy
• Termination notices
• The eviction process
• Problems with security deposit refund
• Collecting past due rent

Presented by:

Tracey Merrell (https://www.kts-law.com/attorneys/tracey-l-merrell/), Managing Attorney of Education, Law Offices of Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Class recorded October 21, 2024

This class will provide basic information and resources about habitability standards in Los Angeles. The instructor will explain the different between Housing Code violations such as leaks, inoperable windows, illegal construction and Health Code violations such as rodent problems, no water at the property and mold. You will learn what to do if your landlord is not addressing needed repairs, how to prepare for inspections and how to use habitability protections to advocate for safe housing.

Class Covers:

• Overview of habitability standards
• Where to report habitability concerns
• Housing Code vs. Health Code violations
• General resources for the public on habitability issues

Presented by:
Fidel Hinojosa, Attorney, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) (LAFLA: Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | Justice • Equity • Hope

Class recorded October 21, 2024

L.A. County’s eviction crisis disproportionately affects low-income tenants who do not know how to navigate the complicated unlawful detainer court system. This eviction defense training will provide an overview of eviction laws to pro bono attorneys to encourage them to volunteer with a legal services provider to serve tenants and help them stay housed.   

Class covers: 

• Basic housing law concepts and tenant protections 
• Overview of eviction case process  
• Practical tips for assisting tenants in eviction proceedings 
• Pro bono eviction defense legal opportunities 

MCLE credit is only granted to attorneys licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Attorneys from other jurisdictions should contact their state bar to learn about credit reciprocity. 

Earn 1.0 hour general MCLE credit 

Presented by: StayHousedLA Legal Partners (Stay Housed LA | Understand and protect your rights as a tenant)

Class recorded October 21, 2024

The more well-known types of religious law, like Catholic Canon Law and the law of Islamic countries, have been written about extensively, and those institutions promulgate official customary and religious laws more regularly. Even religions like Hinduism, although it has over a billion adherents worldwide, are underrepresented in comparison.

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features.

Earn 1.0 hour general MCLE credit 

Presented by:

Brody Hale, Principal at the Law Office of Brody Hale (https://brodyhalelaw.com/)

Sarah M. Nissel (https://law.pepperdine.edu/faculty-research/sarah-nissel/), Adjunct Clinical Professor of Law & Director of Faith and Family Mediation Clinic, Caruso School of Law

Pushyamitra Veeramachaneni (https://law.fiu.edu/directory/pushyamitra-veeramachaneni/), Assistant Director for Collection Services Law Librarian, Florida International University Law Library

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.