Q. What do the red, white, and blue of the flag represent? The Continental Congress left no record to show why it chose the colors. However, in 1782, the Congress of the Confederation chose these same colors for the Great Seal of the United States and listed their meaning as follows: white to mean purity…
DetailsQuestion 1: Is the Jerry Brown rent gouging law still in effect? It is for the entire state of California or just Napa and Solano Counties? I purchased a building in Concord, Contra Costa County and the management company is telling me I cannot increase rents beyond 10% or I will get into legal trouble…
DetailsEffective July 1, 2018, a residential rental and lease agreements will be required to disclose to a tenant, in no smaller than eight-point font:
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…
DetailsThis 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.
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…
DetailsQuestion 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,…
DetailsHello 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…
DetailsTrade 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! …
DetailsQuestion 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…
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