A research study shows that of small landlords with three or fewer properties, 56 percent are dealing with delinquent renters, according to a release. The research from Nevada Realtors (NVR) was only for the state of Nevada, but points out how small landlords, often called “mom-and-pop” landlords, are carrying a heavier burden than larger corporate landlords. The National…
On May 4, 2021, San Diego County Board of Supervisors passed a (temporary) ordinance, 3-2, which prohibits rental evictions regardless of the cause of the tenant not paying rent. In 2020 there were 990 evictions in San Diego County, with 3,300,000 people. Some of the evicted renters had ample money and steady employment but simply did…
Q: I am a landlord and my previous tenant owes me money. What is the procedure to file a small claims lawsuit? A: You will first need to prepare and file a Plaintiff’s Claim and Order to go to Small Claims Court (SC-100). This form is found online or purchased at the San Diego Superior…
The below article was written by Mercedes Shaffer, an agent with Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty. For the past year and a half, the eviction moratorium forced landlords to bear the burden of providing appropriate housing for tenants who, in turn, only had to pay little to none of their rent if they said they…
Let’s have an honest conversation about screening. By now, we’re all aware of Fair Housing laws and how they apply to screening potential tenants. We all have written screening requirements and we stick to them. [If you don’t have your qualification criteria in writing – DO IT NOW. AOA has a free sample for members…
[In July], the United States Supreme Court announced that courts must hear our case Pakdel v. City and County of San Francisco, which challenges a San Francisco ordinance that forces land owners to provide lifetime leases to tenants. In the Court’s opinion, they removed barriers to bringing property rights cases in federal court. In 2009, Peyman Pakdel and his wife bought an apartment…
It has been a while since I’ve been able to say that the San Francisco rental market is finally on the upswing! The city is reopening and coming back to life. Roughly 75% of people I talk to report needing to be back in the office soon, whether full or part time, while the other…
ACTION: LeBron James is playing a game against the Clippers. He goes for a slam dunk and all the thousands of spectators cheer! The Clippers then take the ball and do their thing at the other end of the court, tormenting James as they playfully pass the ball around and then make their slam dunk. …
Fire extinguishers are the first line of defense for your property against fire. Fire extinguishers are most effectively utilized when they are readily available in sufficient number and have adequate extinguishing capacity. Most building fires occur around laundry rooms, elevator/electrical rooms, parking areas, building trash bins, and kitchens. If a fire occurs, remember to evacuate…
Continued . . . While at the Treasury, Hamilton demonstrated acute political acumen by organizing his goals almost as though they were a set of Russian nesting dolls. Any single goal was only possible if the entire list was approved: a state may not pick and choose. There was some back-and-forth on this, as one…