Browse 12 landlord tenant law cases decided by California Court of Appeal. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Appellate court affirms tenant's win on breach of quiet enjoyment claims
Guardian Storage Centers v. Simpson, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Guardian Storage Centers, sued the defendant, Simpson,...
Landlord wins eviction over federal vs. state marijuana law conflict
Ashirwad, LLC v. Bradbury, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 23, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a landlord, Ashirwad, LLC, could evict a t...
City's 'Just Cause' Eviction Ordinance Upheld Against State Law Challenge
Californians for Homeownership v. City of La Habra, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns whether the City of La Habra's "ju...
Employer's statements during theft investigation protected by qualified privilege
Barbanell v. Lodge, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former employee, sued her employer for wrongful termination and defa...
Rent control ordinance partially struck down over vacancy control provision
Cal. Apartment Assn. v. City of Pasadena, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 18, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The California Apartment Association challenged Pasadena's rent contr...
Landlord fails to evict tenant for alleged "illegal activity" related to marijuana
Income Estate LLC v. Perez, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns whether a landlord, Income Estate LLC, could evict a tena...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Landlord in Disability Discrimination Case
Jimenez v. Hayes Apartment Homes, decided by California Court of Appeal on November 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Jimenez, sued Hayes Apartment Homes for alleged violat...
Court Upholds "No-Hire" Clause in Employment Contract
Roe v. Smith, decided by California Court of Appeal on November 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the interpretation of a "no-hire" clause in an employment contract. Th...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Defendant in Contract Dispute
Cocoa AJ Holdings, LLC v. Schneider, decided by California Court of Appeal on November 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. Cocoa AJ Holdings, LLC sued Schneider for breach of contract and fr...
Landlord Can Sue Former Tenant for Unpaid Rent Despite New Tenancy
Angel Lynn Realty, Inc. v. George, decided by California Court of Appeal on September 23, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a landlord, Angel Lynn Realty, In...
Tenant's 911 calls not nuisance justifying eviction, court rules
640 Octavia LLC v. Walston, decided by California Court of Appeal on June 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether a landlord, 640 Octavia LLC, could evict a ...
Landlord Wins Damages for Unpaid Rent and Attorney's Fees
Amundson v. Catello, decided by California Court of Appeal on June 3, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute in Amundson v. Catello concerned whether a landlord could recover dama...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 12 landlord tenant law cases from California Court of Appeal. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 8, Plaintiff Win: 3, Mixed: 1.
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