The Ryan Firm is thrilled to announce that veteran real estate and business attorney Michael R. Brooks has joined the firm as Of Counsel, further strengthening the firm’s already formidable real estate, business, and bankruptcy litigation practice. Mr. Brooks brings with him decades of sophisticated real estate and transactional experience representing developers, investors, lenders, landlords, tenants, and business owners in a broad spectrum of complex matters. His additio

Dear Valued Clients, Effective April 16, 2026, landlords in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County can no longer file an unlawful detainer for nonpayment of rent until a tenant owes two full months of HUD Fair Market Rent (previously one month). This change applies to all units located in Unincorporated Los Angeles County that are under the County’s just cause eviction rules—including single-family homes. This new protection gives tenants additional breathing room but ir

On March 10, 2026, the Los Angeles City Council voted 12–1 to approve a nearly $107 million contract with the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) to fund eviction defense and prevention services through the Stay Housed L.A. program. This will fund eviction defense for three years. Stay Housed L.A. provides free legal representation, advice, and support to low-income tenants facing eviction. Program data shows that represented tenants succeed at remarkably high rates:

A briefing prepared by The Ryan Firm for informed landlords, property owners, managers, and investors California is at it again—tightening the grip on landlords with new legislation taking effect January 1, 2026. Both landlords and investors (who might unintentionally become landlords under California law by acquiring a tenant-occupied property) need to be aware. Here’s an overview of the most consequential changes: Significant Post-Disaster Landlord Duties New Civil Code

At The Ryan Firm, our Elder Abuse Practice Group stands as a vigilant guardian for California's seniors, fiercely combating physical and...

In a decision set for publication, the California Court of Appeal affirmed that the extended bidding period under Civil Code section...