Expanded Home Energy Tax Credit amounts and types of qualifying expenses were expanded by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Those who make energy improvements to a residence may be eligible for expanded home energy tax credits. Tax credits can be claimed under the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Creditand the Residential Clean Energy Credit for the year…
DetailsHoarding disorder is a complex mental health condition that can have significant implications for both the individual and the surrounding community. By understanding the unique challenges faced by hoarders and implementing appropriate strategies, property managers can create safe and habitable living environments while upholding the principles of fair housing. Understanding Hoarding Disorder According to the…
DetailsI continue in this article to share my insights and experiences defending property owners and management companies so that, hopefully, you gain a better appreciation for how your actions – or inaction – could be planting the seeds of future legal problems with your on-site managers. As in Part I of this article (AOA…
DetailsThe Alameda Rent Ordinance prevents landlords from terminating a tenancy except for certain allowable grounds and requires a relocation payment in circumstances that are not the fault of the tenant. Amounts for these relocation payments were established by city council resolution and are adjusted annually based on a component of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) calculated…
DetailsBelow is an excerpt from the Monday Morning Quarterback from June 26, 2023. Adding Affordable Housing Is ‘Essential’ to Fixing California’s Homelessness Crisis The main barrier to fixing California’s homelessness crisis is the massive shortage of affordable housing for people with very low incomes, and fixing that is “essential” to solving homelessness, according to a…
DetailsParticipants at the CREFC (Commercial Real Estate Finance Committee) annual conference in June, highlighted the troubles that include weak demand, rising defaults and growing difficulty in refinancing maturing loans, Yardi Matrix writes in a special bulletin. “No matter how well loans are performing, takeout financing will be difficult,” said one panelist at the meeting of CRE Finance Council’s Annual…
DetailsThe phrase “out with the old and in with the new” sounds great at first, but new often equates to expensive. On the other hand, doing nothing doesn’t help and ongoing maintenance only works for so long. If you qualify, a full roof replacement can often be avoided with a roof restoration coating. If…
DetailsBelow are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman. Question 1: I read that the city council in San Leandro voted against continuing their eviction moratorium. Is that true? Answer 1: As reported in the last issue, it was noted that while…
DetailsTo: Homelessness Task Force From: Business and Housing Network for San Jose At BAHN-SJ, we were very pleased to see you assist in leading the community for Mayor Mahan’s Homelessness Task Force. As your effort is considering appropriate Success Metrics for managing our homelessness crisis, please consider some of the metrics we, at BAHN-SJ, think…
DetailsThe Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors have unanimously agreed to create a program that will supply taxpayer-funded attorneys to renters facing eviction. This vote is the first step in establishing the program, known as the “Right to Counsel”Ordinance. The program will use public funds in private legal disputes, with an estimated annual cost of…
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