California landlords, Property Managers, and HOA boards, this one’s a reality check! In this fast, plain-English deep dive, multi-national attorneys walk through the hyper-technical eviction rules that are tripping owners up, then pivot to balcony/EEE compliance under SB 721 (apartments) and SB 326 (condos/HOAs).

Eviction minefield (what most people miss):

Rent-only notices: no late fees, parking, SCEP/registration, rent and only rent.

One-year rule: you can’t demand rent older than 12 months.

The “penny trap”: ask one cent too much and you lose. Better to understate.

LA RSO security-deposit interest: missing even small amounts can derail a case.

Required notice language (exclude weekends/judicial holidays), naming all adult occupants, and physical payment locations (or bank details + nearby branch hours).

LA City/County extras: bedroom count and fair-market-value thresholds on 3-day notices.

Non-rent issues = perform-or-quit (clear violation, who/when, fix-by date).

EEE (3E) inspections:

SB 721 vs SB 326: different sampling (≈15% vs near-full for 95% confidence), different who-can-inspect, different cycles.

Why borescope (minimally invasive) beats “looks fine” visuals.

Timelines that matter: report, permits, construction—and fines $100–$500/day for blowing deadlines.

Lender/insurer scrutiny, red-tag risk, and how to document everything.

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Disclaimer: Educational only, not legal advice. Always confirm city/county specifics with counsel.