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GERMANI LAW
LANDLORD-TENANT LITIGATION
TRIAL TESTED. TRIAL READY.
CALIFORNIA RENTAL HOUSING LAW IS
TECHNICAL, FAST-CHANGING, AND EXPENSIVE TO GET WRONG
HOW GERMANI LAW CAN HELP YOU
Germani Law represents landlords and tenants throughout California at every stage of the rental relationship.
TENANT PROTECTION VIOLATIONS
TENANT PROTECTION COMPLIANCE
EVICTIONS
Rent increases above the legal cap, defective or bad-faith termination notices, unpaid relocation assistance, lockouts, utility shutoffs, and retaliation, including claims often called wrongful eviction, whether you're bringing the claim or defending against it.
Guidance on California's Tenant Protection Act, the statewide rent cap, just-cause termination rules, and local ordinances, so rent increases and notices are done right the first time.
Unlawful detainer prosecution and defense, from the first notice through trial. Landlords get a case built to hold up in court. Tenants get a defense that tests every step.
HABITABILITY DISPUTES
Claims involving repairs and unsafe living conditions. Landlords get help responding to repair demands, and tenants get help enforcing their right to a livable home.
LEASE REVIEW AND NEGOTIATIONS
Leases drafted, reviewed, and negotiated to protect your interests before a dispute starts.
SECURITY DEPOSIT DISPUTES
Disputes over deductions, itemized statements, and move-out charges, for landlords documenting their deductions and tenants recovering what they're owed.
REPRESENTING LANDLORDS & TENANTS ACROSS CALIFORNIA
Landlord or tenant.
Filing or fighting an eviction.
Stephanie has been on both sides of the courtroom.
STEPHANIE S. GERMANI, ESQ., LL.M.
Award-winning trial lawyer. Law professor. Landlord-tenant litigator.
HONORS
Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, 2025 Rising Star
Super Lawyers, 2026 Rising Star
San Diego County Bar Association, 2026 Service by a New Lawyer Award
LEADERSHIP
California Lawyers Association,
Real Property Law Section,
Executive Committee
Lopardo Inn of Court,
Executive Committee
San Diego County Bar Association, For The Record, Co-Editor
Coach of the award-winning
San Marcos High School
Mock Trial Team
EDUCATION
J.D., magna cum laude,
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
LL.M., Business and Corporate Law, University of San Diego School of Law
Executive MBA, Quantic School
of Business and Technology
TRUSTED BY LANDLORDS AND TENANTS
SANTA CRUZ, CA
"She is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and one of the best lawyers I have had the pleasure of working with."
SAN DIEGO, CA
"Stephanie’s legal expertise lifted a weight off our shoulders… ultimately saved us thousands."
MURRIETA, CA
"Professional, extremely skilled… resolved my tenant issue quickly and effectively."