In California, state and federal law require that landlords provide “reasonable accommodations” and “reasonable modifications” to tenants with disabilities. These accommodations allow tenants with a disability an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling unit or common area.
Warning From a Fellow Landlord A regular contributor on LandlordingAdvice.com warns that cutting corners can come back to bite you.
Approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers have turned 65 every day since 2011 and will continue to do so until 2030, according to data from the Pew Research Center. The aging population is anticipated to have a sweeping impact across various aspects of society – from healthcare to the economy. One particular sector set for major change…
A multifamily real estate annual operating budget allows you to compare the actual financial performance of your property to your long-range projections for future income and expenses. It’s important to prepare an annual income and expense forecast for your property whether you manage it yourself or if a professional third party management company manages it…
In what must have been one of the low points of her day, a young woman recently knocked on my door to tell me that she was from the San Francisco Tenants Union and wanted to invite me to a “Town Hall” to listen to Dean Preston, a supervisorial candidate talk to tenants about how…
Unlike the sale of a Tesla or a Saturn, most transactional and legal problem situations are negotiable. In real estate negotiations, the image or perception of having rote power is not the most important factor for getting what you want. It’s all about using strategies to achieve common ground on the major points. Sure, if…
The question that will come to mind as you read this is “Who does that”? The unfortunate answer is too many people. We are in an industry full of talented people. Mostly. If these mistakes are occurring with your assets, it is probably time to look for new management – first to stop the damage…
Question One: We attended your seminar on Tenant Screening at the L.A. Convention Center as we are members of the AOA. Thank you very much for your seminar which gave us highly useful tips to screen probable tenants. I will be glad to use your services for us and for my friends because of your…
Q. Dear Nick: I own a number of buildings in a large North Eastern city that is currently depressed. My vacancy rate is creeping up. At one time it was unheard of to have more than a one month vacancy. Now they are lasting two or three months and I have to work very hard…
Q: I have filed an eviction (unlawful detainer lawsuit) and I think I will win if we must go to trial. My attorney wants me to consider settling the case, why should I settle instead of going to trial?