Many renters and prospective residents are willing to increase their budgets if you have amenities that will turn their heads and elevate their lifestyle. When searching for a new home, it may seem as if the options are endless – amenities serve as a key attraction point for renters and can assist in securing a…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California property management and Section 8 tenants followed by answers provided by the law firm of Simone and Blevins. Q: I own a house in Chula Vista that I want to rent out. My friend told me that my rental property is exempt from the new…
Prices and install availability for a new roof are not fixed 365 days a year. A few months, or even weeks, can cost you – or save you – thousands of dollars on your next roof repair, replacement, or restoration coating. Timing is everything. Countless factors impact the roofing industry and many of them change…
Note to readers: The below tips are shared by landlords nationwide –please be sure to check the rental laws in your jurisdiction as they may differ from suggestions in this article. Secret to Keeping Ideal Residents A landlord asked on our Q&A about a common landlording issue, the renewal conundrum. The landlord had an ideal…
On February 14th, Valentine’s Day, the Apartment Association of Orange County sued the City of Santa Ana calling the city rent control policies an unconstitutional form of government intervention. The city has enacted a local rent cap of 3% and they are developing a seven-member rental board which will have the authority to resolve tenant-landlord…
As it did with citizens throughout America, the pandemic caused massive disruption to the lives of virtually every Californian. Tens of thousands lost their lives, many now have long-term health problems, and countless others lost their jobs or businesses. Moreover, the disastrous handling of the pandemic for school-aged children will likely leave a scar on an…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman. Question 1: I am still confused about the eviction moratoriums in Oakland and Alameda County. What is the current status of both? Answer 1: As you probably know, Alameda County supervisors finally voted to…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by eviction attorney Dennis Block. Question One: A tenant has parked a broken-down car in front of their apartment. I have asked them to remove the car but they have refused. What are my options for getting the car…
A 1031 Exchange is a powerful tax-saving strategy that allows investment property owners to defer paying capital gains tax when selling property. To take advantage of this strategy, property owners must reinvest the sales proceeds into a “like-kind” investment property of equal or greater value and meet the conditions outlined in the IRS tax code.…
Trade Show a Huge Success! WOW! What an incredible event! Our “Million Dollar” Trade Show and Landlording Conference last month was a massive success! We had highly knowledgeable speakers who delivered fantastic content, providing our members with a wealth of ideas that will empower them to make and keep more money than ever before. What…