Law Office of Roger Franklin

Law Office of

Roger A. Franklin

16000 Ventura Blvd., Suite 908

Encino, California 91436

(818) 986-5253

email: rogerfranklin@prodigy.net

Established 1967

A general practice with emphasis in: Residential and Commercial Landlord-Tenant Law; Real Estate; Wills, Trusts, and Probate; and Criminal Defense.


	Law Office of Roger Franklin 16000 Ventura Blvd., Suite 908 Encino, CA 91436

Our office recycles all old magazines, junk mail, paper, cans, catalogs, and newspapers to help the environment. To increase the supply of recoverable wood fiber and to reduce the demand on our landfills, we urge our clients to support recycling efforts in their communities.

2012 California Legislative Update

Starting on January 1, 2012, 760 new laws affect California residents. Among some of the new laws this year are:

Increasing Small Claims to $10,000: ---- The small claims court jurisdiction will generally increase from $7,500 to $10,000 for an action brought by a natural person.

Allow Landlords to Ban Smoking in Rental Units. --- Authorizes rental property owners to prohibit the smoking of a cigarette or other tobacco product by anyone on the property or in any building or portion of the building..

Owners with Five or More Units Must Offer Recycling to Residents. --- This new law establishes the Renter’s Right to Recycle Act, which requires rental property owners to arrange for recycling services that are appropriate and available for a multifamily building of five or more units.

Tenants Displaying Political Signs: A residential tenant can generally display political signs related to elections, legislative votes, initiatives, and other political matters as specified, but the landlord can make reasonable restrictions as to location, size, and duration of display.