Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California property management followed by answers provided by the law firm of Simone and Blevins. Q: I recently published an ad for my rental unit in Spring Valley. This is the first time I am processing rental applications. Do I need to have the applicants fill out…
DetailsOwners, franchisors, architects, designers and building contractors who participate in the design and construction of shopping centers, strip centers, hotels, apartment buildings, restaurants and other places that are open to the public must ensure that these facilities comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Preventing ADA mistakes is much less expensive if the mistakes…
DetailsThis is a common question and misbelief that many people have, and it is a question that I get asked often. A Revocable Living Trust (“RLT”) is an essential part of an estate plan that any property owner should have in place (before dying). The main purpose of this kind of trust is to manage your…
DetailsLegal Alert | Deadline 02/28/2023 Chula Vista Residential Tenant Protection Ordinance ATTENTION ALL CHULA VISTA LANDLORDS: YOU MUST PROVIDE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING NOTICES TO YOUR TENANTS BY 02/28/2023 REQUIRED BY THE CHULA VISTA RESIDENTIAL TENANT PROTECTION ORDINANCE (TPO). (1) Notice of Exemption OR (2) Notice Chula Vista TPO Applies How do I find out…
DetailsAll 88 cities within L.A. County now fall under the L.A. County Eviction Moratorium. Please pay close attention to the new forms and the new requirements when serving eviction notices. Greater Los Angeles Update With the expiration of the L.A. City Emergency Declaration at the end of last month, all 88 cities within L.A. County,…
DetailsReal estate investment has long been a popular asset class for individuals looking to expand their net worth with appreciation and cash flow that accrue over time. For many of our clients, those real estate holdings end up serving as a “personal property pension plan” – a nice nest egg that can provide financial security…
DetailsAfter a unanimous vote [in December] by the CPUC, homeowners get smaller payments from utilities, which solar companies say will slow construction of new rooftop solar projects. But new state incentives will be available. The California Public Utilities Commission overhauled the state’s rooftop solar regulations, reducing payments to homeowners for excess power but providing nearly…
DetailsBelow 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. Note: The city or county in which your rental property is located might have additional requirements/restrictions on smoking. Make sure to consult with an attorney if you…
DetailsHey Bay Area! We created a resource page specifically for housing providers who own property in the Bay Area. You will find local contractors and vendors along with other resources that you may need as you manage your properties. This page also hosts the monthly “Legal Q & A” that is written by Bay Area…
DetailsThe Treasury Department tells us our national debt is over $31 trillion, the highest of any nation in the history of the world, even on an inflation-adjusted basis. There is no way the U.S. will ever pay off this gargantuan amount of debt. And it keeps growing exponentially. The question I will pose is whether…
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