AOA PETITIONS
AOA is committed to assisting housing providers during this coronavirus pandemic, and as part of our commitment, we have started this petition, asking Governor Gavin Newsom, for relief for housing providers.
Are You in Compliance With the EPA Lead-Based Paint Law? By-Patricia Harris
A previous article warns us of imposed fines for not following the EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule. Two companies were just fined over $42,000!If your property was built before 1978, lead based paint was most likely used in its original construction. As an owner, hopefully, you are well aware of the dangers…
“I’ll Double My Laundry Income …” By-John Cottrell, General Manager, All Valley Washer Service
If I only had a roll of quarters for every time I heard that statement from an apartment owner interested in purchasing their own machines. After further research, they usually come to realize that the “agitation” of owning their own might be more than they think.
Legal Q & A By-Richard Beckman
Question 1: My tenant complained about mold after a recent rain, and it’s the first I’ve heard of any problem with any water intrusion into the apartment (apparently, there was a cracked window that allowed a small amount of moisture to seep in which eventually resulted in mold below the window). The tenant is threatening…
AOA’s Required Statewide Forms Now Available!
As you are aware, California now has statewide rent control and with it comes some additional form requirements and updates to our Rental Agreement and/or Lease.
Signage for California Multi-Family Rental Property By-Jamie Sternberg
There are several signs that California multi-family rental property owners and managers should consider posting, depending on the characteristics of the property.
Petition to Our Governor, Mayors of all California Cities, City Councilmembers and County Supervisors
PRAY! To those of you who pray, we hereby ask you to pray to God for wisdom and understanding; for help in reacting and asking others to react properly to the coronavirus and the housing crisis; for a good and accurate understanding of the needs of those who consume housing and those who provide housing,…
Living Trusts, Arbitrations and a Riddle! By-Dale Alberstone, Esq.
Hello everybody. It marvels me how often apartment owners enter into leases in the name of their family living trust, or worse still, file lawsuits under the name of the trust.
Legal Q & A By-Franco Simone
Q: Another landlord I know told me that my rental property is exempt from California rent control known as the Tenant Protection Act of 2019. What types of rental properties are exempt from rent control?
Legal Q & A By-Dennis Block
Question One: I recently purchased a house at a foreclosure sale. The previous owner refuses to talk to me and states he will not be vacating the house. He told me that I would be arrested as a trespasser if I came back to the house. How can this be since I am the owner…