Female Night Manager Shot by Resident! A female manager was shot in the arm at a Rancho Cucamonga apartment complex after she encountered a barrage of gunfire over a March weekend. Deputies with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of assault with a deadly weapon at just before 10:30 p.m. on a…
Tired of Spreadsheet Utility Billing? Here’s What Automation Actually Looks Like by the Livable Content Team If you’ve ever spent a Friday afternoon cross-referencing utility invoices against a spreadsheet, manually calculating each resident’s share, and triple-checking your math before sending bills – you already know the problem. Manual billing isn’t just slow. It’s expensive, error-prone, and…
The decision by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to pursue another sales tax is just the latest example of fiscal irresponsibility by elected officials in California. While other states balance their budgets, provide better services (e.g., schools that actually educate students) and lower taxes, California continues its journey in the opposite direction. Although…
For apartment owners in coastal and urban environments, protecting a property is not just about maintaining appearances: it is about ensuring structural safety, regulatory compliance, and long-term asset value. Under California’s SB 721, apartment buildings with Exterior Elevated Elements (EEEs) must undergo periodic inspections to identify potential safety hazards. Understanding what is at stake, particularly…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws, followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman. Question 1: My tenant complained that she thought her unit had bedbugs, and told me she had never been given a notice about bedbugs that is required by law. What notice is she referring…
Understanding Your Options When Selling Multifamily Real Estate When apartment owners consider selling, one of the most important decisions they make is selecting the right brokerage firm. While both large corporate firms and boutique brokerages are capable of closing transactions, their approach, structure, and client experience can differ in meaningful ways. Large Corporate Brokerage Firms…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California and San Diego lease requirements, followed by answers provided by the law firm of Simone and Blevins. Q 1: I just accepted a rental application for a large family to rent my single-family house for $4,300 per month. My previous tenants constantly paid rent late,…
Most housing providers are familiar with the FICO® credit score, developed by Fair Isaac Corporation. It has long been the standard tool for evaluating an applicant’s creditworthiness. However, newer scoring models do exist, such as AOA’s TenantRisk Score from TransUnion. These newer credit scoring models are gaining traction, particularly as screening priorities shift and costs…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws, followed by answers provided by eviction attorney Dennis Block. Question One: I have a tenant who brought in a dog in violation of the lease agreement. He showed me documentation indicating that this is an emotional support animal. On that basis, I…
A situation that causes me significant heartburn in representing property owners and management companies is when they must deal with the illness The Ins and Outs of Dealing With An Elderly or Disabled On-Site Manager or injury of a longtime (often elderly) on-site manager. These situations are fraught with risk, as clients often are unaware…