Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California property management, followed by answers provided by the law firm of Simone and Blevins. Effective June 24, 2023, the city of San Diego enacted the new Residential Tenant Protections Ordinance No. O-21647. This new ordinance amended and replaced the Tenant’s Right to Know Ordinance that…
In March 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic had just begun to pick up steam, the city of Oakland and Alameda County each enacted a ban preventing rental property owners from evicting tenants who refuse to pay their rent, even if they can pay, and regardless of any COVID-related financial distress. The eviction moratoriums are now…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman. Question 1: Did the state just pass a new law affecting security deposits? Answer 1: Yes, as of September 18, AB 12 was sent to the Governor’s office for approval. When it takes…
Homeowners, renters, landlords and commercial property owners located in the city of San Mateo will need to begin the process of converting homes and buildings from gas to electric in January 2025, just one and a half years away. To meet this January 2025 date, the city has begun a series of public meetings. The…
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. Don’t Jump Just Cuz They Say Jump! One landlord shared how over time he has come to the point where he would rather…
Recently, I was informed by one of our members, a rental property owner in Bellflower, that he received a citation and letter from the city of Bellflower fining him $2,000 for “Illicit Discharge of Illegal Fireworks because an unidentified individual set off fireworks on his property on July 4th. Naturally, when the owner questioned all…
It is not an overstatement to say that a supermajority in the California Legislature believes that Proposition 13 must be destroyed. Over the last five decades, Sacramento politicians have become more and more progressive – many now openly embrace socialism – but even still, we have been able to keep most direct attacks against Prop.…
In the realm of property management and housing, maintaining an environment of safety and respect is paramount. However, a significant challenge persists in the form of illegal harassment by contractors and employees targeted towards residents. What do housing providers need to be aware of when it comes to fair housing and illegal harassment? Consider this…
We live in interesting times. Some financial commentators continue to argue that we are not yet at the end of an economic bubble. Not all the pundits, but most of them, seem to base their position on the observation that yield relationships among various asset classes have widened, but remain approximately in place. The argument…
The First Thanksgiving Plymouth’s Thanksgiving began with a few colonists going out “fowling,” possibly for turkeys but more probably for the easier prey of geese and ducks. Next, 90 or so Wampanoags made a surprise appearance at the settlement’s gate, doubtlessly unnerving the 50 or so colonists. Nevertheless, over the next few days the two…