Q: I served my 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit and accidentally made it for the full amount when they paid $50 this month. Does it matter what the amount says? They still owe me the rest of the month.
A recent study from the Levy Economics Institute found that 90% of Americans were worse off financially in 2015 than at any time since the early 1970s. Furthermore, for the vast majority of Americans, the nation’s economy is in a prolonged stagnation, far worse than that of Japan. Worse than Japan?
Question One: Prior to moving into my apartment, my tenant asked me to remove my refrigerator as she had her own unit. It is has been four years and the refrigerator has stopped working. She is stating that I am responsible to repair or replace this unit. Am I legally responsible?
Who would have thought that our homeless population is hopelessly linked to rent control, also known as tenant welfare? Sometimes, the best of intentions end up producing the worst of results as unintended consequences. Many renters, government officials and city employees think that artificially induced price controls on rent will help community members. This is…
DetailsThe following are one dozen small and inexpensive extra things that landlords can add to properties which can make their properties more enticing to prospective residents. These suggestions were made by several different landlords nationwide. 12 Cheap and Easy Bling Improvements
DetailsA good gate installer is likely to explain the benefits of designing an automatic gate system that’s right for your property. If “I just don’t want passing drivers turning around in my driveway” is the only reason you’ve considered so far, let’s give you a little more food for thought.
When I look back at my first rental property purchase more than 10 years ago, I am amazed at my good fortune. Because there were plenty of times, as a part-time real estate investor with a full-time career outside of real estate, I tried to talk myself out of that first purchase. And there were…
DetailsThe AOA 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 would help them make and keep more money than ever! Some even walked away with…
DetailsCalifornia’s State Controller, Betty Yee, normally displays a measured, albeit liberal, view of California fiscal affairs. While viewed as reasonably competent and not given to hyperbole, her recent statement in a local government blog was one she must have known to be flat wrong.
Continued from Part 11: Her next step was to call Stu D. and ask him to arrange three days next week and another three days two weeks later so she could have different contractors inspect the property for repairs. Mr. Chicken flew right to the ceiling at that request.