Legal Q & A by – Richard Beckman
Question 1: What is the maximum amount we can charge for application/screening fee for our applicants applying for rentals?
5 Common and Costly Refinancing Mistakes By – Nick Schoch
When it comes time to refinance your property, you want an easy process that gets you the best pricing. If you’re not prepared, it could hurt you with a higher interest rate, lower loan proceeds and an agonizing experience. Below are the top five issues I see investors encounter when refinancing their properties.
Rejection of Proposition 6 Doesn’t End the Taxpayer Revolt By – John Coupal, President of Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
It is understandable that many California taxpayers are disappointed with the election results. The defeat of Proposition 6 means that last year’s big increases in both the car tax and the gas tax imposed on us by Sacramento politicians will remain in effect and California’s drivers are stuck having the second-highest gas tax in the…
Legal Q & A by – Dennis Block
Question One: My tenant moved out of property and I am in the process of refunding the remaining security deposit.
Tips for Conducting Applicant Screening That Complies with Fair Housing Law By – Ellen Clark
Think Before You Speak It is natural to make friendly conversation with prospects during the application process.
The Rise of Statewide Rent Control By -Grayce Long Attorney
Just when you thought that you might be able to make a return on your income property investment as a landlord, then boom … Governor Newsom signs into law Assembly Bill AB 1482 imposing statewide caps on annual rent increases and “protecting tenants from unfair eviction practices.”
Resident Managers: California Wage, Hour and Rent Laws for 2019- Dale Alberstone
DALE S. ALBERSTONE, ESQ. ALBERSTONE & ALBERSTONE 269 S. Beverly Drive, Suite 1670, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 TELEPHONE: (310) 277-7300 FAX: (310) 277-7307 Resident Managers: California Wage, Hour and Rent Laws for 2019 (for owners and management companies who employ less than 26 total employees) 1. General Rules: A. California minimum wage for a…
29 New Year’s Resolutions and New Laws for Landlords by – Patricia A. Harris
AOA Consultants get calls daily from our members with a variety of problems; some unfortunately after our owners are already in trouble. Please use the below as a guide to easier management, money-saving ideas and to avoid potential legal problems in the New Year. Our goal is your continued success!
The Bootleggers By – Zachary Lawrence JD
“Bootleggers” were criminals who smuggled illegal alcohol, especially during American Prohibition and other times and places where alcohol was illegal.
Tenant Lawsuits Proliferate Throughout Bay Area By – Daniel Bornstein, Esq
When rental relationships sour, even the most conscientious investment property owners can be slapped with a lawsuit that may cost tens of thousands of dollars to defend against regardless of the merits of the case. In our 23 plus years, we at Bornstein Law have seen some reprehensible conduct by landlords that invites litigation, and…