Regular readers of this space know that Attorney Dale Alberstone, who for many years has dispensed practical resident manager wisdom and advice to AOA readers, traditionally writes this annual update article. Dale announced his retirement last year, and I have been asked to step in. I consider it a privilege. I want to start by…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman. Question 1: What is the latest on the lawsuits against the eviction moratoriums in Oakland and Alameda County? Answer 1: As of November 21, when last checked, there is no news from the…
George owned a three-plex in a quiet neighborhood. He had no trouble getting tenants to apply when there was a vacancy because he made a point of keeping his units clean and up to date. In his 30’s and 40’s he had worked on the properties making repairs, so he was at his property on…
Never has there been so much pressure on Californian residents to pay more in taxes. It seems like the barrage of proposed new taxes and tax rate increases strengthens with each passing year. Not all proposals will be implemented, and many will be tried in court, however, there is a clear trend toward increasing the…
Emotional Support Animals and Renters – Are Your Pet Policies Actually Contributing to Fraudulent Requests? Written by Judy Bellack, Industry Principal, Pet-Inclusive Housing, Michelson Found Animals October, 24, 2022 The Rise of ESA Accommodation Requests It’s no secret that Emotional Support Animal (ESA) accommodation requests are on the rise in the multifamily housing industry. Due…
As a rule, I would not recommend having a guarantor on a lease agreement. If the person taking possession does not have sufficient credit, it is best to find a different applicant. Requirements for Guarantors If you do choose to have a guarantor, this person: Should reside in close proximity to the premises. Attempting to…
In the last 35 years, no one’s equity has grown at a faster rate than the couple I call “Mark and Sharon.” They each had more than 20 years of working for other people’s benefit before I met them. She is a doctor, and he had a command position within a major fire department. For…
A landlord was concerned about new renters keeping bad habits from previous rentals. So, he believes, as many landlords do, that everything must be spelled out in the lease. The question then becomes if whether or not the landlord should read the complete lease to the resident prior to move in (at the new resident…
The below article was written by Daniel Sharabi, CEO of Livable. Livable is a full-service residential & commercial real estate billing partner. Focusing on bulk amenity/utility billing, their mission is to promote savings and conservation through education. Their suite of cloud services and end-to-end solutions helps to reduce monthly consumption, overall expenses and adds more…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California property management and resident manager laws followed by answers provided by the law firm of Simone and Blevins. Please note that if the CARES Act applies to your property, you may be required to serve your tenant with a 30- day notice to quit…