June 19, 2018 Los Angeles City Council Room 340, City Hall 200 North Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 Re: Council File No. 15-0463-S1 City Council Meeting for June 20, 2018, 10:00 am Agenda Item 10 Dear Councilmembers: The draft ordinance presented to you is a power grab by the Housing Department in the…
DetailsGet Ready for Summer Maintenance – by Gavin Gilbert
This time of year can be fun and exciting; it can also be hectic and stressful. In an effort to make the summer more exciting and take more off of your plate, here are some time and money-saving tips to do this summer.
L.A. Department of Sanitation – “EXTORTION and CRIMINAL ACTIVITY”
The following is reprinted with permission of The Foothill Record, April 2018, Vol. 5, No. 4, Page 9. Break out the leftover New Year’s party hats and noise makers, how about leftover Valentine’s candy or maybe some Saint Patrick’s Day green brew. We just need something festive to celebrate the L.A. Department of Sanitation’s invitation…
DetailsLegal Q & A – by Richard Beckman
Question 1: I manage a SFR in a quiet neighborhood with multi-generational tenants listed on the lease. The adult son is causing domestic issues, and the police have been called to the house multiple times, often resulting in his arrest. Even the parents have asked me for help in having him removed from the lease,…
DetailsAre Landlords Liable for Dog Bites? – by Dale Alberstone, Esq.
Hello everybody. There is an old adage, “Every dog gets one free bite.” While that is not true as to the liability of the canine’s owner, generally it is true for a landlord whose tenant’s dog bites a third person. To be more precise, a residential landlord does not owe a duty of care to…
DetailsLong Beach Trade Show and Educational Conference a Big Success and Orange County Favors “Tenant Welfare”
Trade Show a Huge Success! Our “Million Dollar” Trade Show and Landlording Conference last month was a huge success! You should have been there! Our members were more educated, motivated and stimulated by some very knowledgeable speakers who helped give them that one idea that will help them make and keep more money than ever! …
DetailsLegal Q &A – by Dennis Block
Question One: I have a tenant who has presented me with a doctor’s note. The note states that based on his psychological needs, he requires an emotional support animal. This is a no pet building, but I realize I have no option and must allow him to bring in the dog. My question is, can…
DetailsRent Control – CPI is Illegitimate! – by Michael Millman, Attorney
Below is a letter that was sent to politicians from San Diego to San Francisco: Dear Friends: Perhaps there are 20 or more cities that will adopt some form of rent stabilization ordinance, rent control, landlord-tenant mediation bureau or inspection or “just cause” eviction mechanism.
DetailsDelaware Statutory Trust Problems: DST 1031 Exchange Market Insights and Thoughts – by Dwight Kay
Many 1031 exchange investors researching Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) properties are looking to find out if the DST 1031 concept is “too good to be true”. What’s not to like about mailbox money from an institutional piece of real estate that is prepackaged and easily closed on in three to five days? Well, understanding potential…
DetailsRenting Out a House? How to Choose a Policy When Insuring a Second Home – by GS Insurance Solutions
If you’re investing in a second home, we’ve gathered some insurance basics that will help you make the best buying decision when it comes to determining insurability and estimating your ongoing cost of ownership. It can cost more to insure a second home than to insure your primary residence. Premiums are based on a variety…
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