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Legal Q & A – By Richard Beckman, Attorney

Magazine ArticlesBy AOA of California, INC.April 1, 2016

Question 1: One of our rental units comes equipped with a dishwasher. The dishwasher is not working properly and the owner does not want to pay to have it replaced or repaired. The tenant states that as she rented it with the dishwasher working, the Owner must replace or repair it no matter the cost.…

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Letters to the Editor…

Magazine ArticlesBy AOA of California, INC.April 1, 2016

Dear Dan: When you hire a lawyer and you ask for an idea of what it will cost, BEWARE.  Any price quote you get in an email, as I did for an eviction, means nothing, because if you want to complain about the final fees, the State Bar will ONLY go by the contract you…

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MRLANDLORD.COM TIPS ON MANAGEMENT

Magazine ArticlesBy AOA of California, INC.April 1, 2016

Tips on Verifying An Applicant’s Information  Here’s one recent story shared on the MrLandlord.com Q&A. “I called a previous landlord to verify reference on an applicant. She gave all good reviews, said the resident paid on time, was up to date on her payments and took good care of her place. I informed the applicant…

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Tips on How to Make Your Income Property Crime-Free – By Grayce Long, Attorney

Magazine ArticlesBy AOA of California, INC.April 1, 2016

Property crime can be as conspicuous as graffiti or vandalism or it can manifest as behavior that is more difficult to ascertain such as drug trafficking or terrorist activities.  Owners and managers can educate themselves to prevent or reduce crime.   Everyone wins in this scenario because a property that is crime free has a higher…

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39 Money-Saving “Short Cuts” for Rental Housing Providers – by Bob Ruda

Magazine ArticlesBy AOA of California, INC.April 1, 2016

1.      To spruce up old, dirty and tired wall switches and plugs without replacing them, use spray paint made for plastic.  Two quick coats and they will now match your new switch covers and look like you replaced them.

Why Buy Earthquake Insurance? – By Cliff Hockley

Magazine ArticlesBy AOA of California, INC.April 1, 2016

Many of our clients have asked us over the years if they should purchase earthquake insurance. This is a difficult question to answer specifically because every property is constructed differently (i.e. wood, masonry, concrete, metal) and is located on different soil (i.e. clay, rock, sand). The height of the building also makes a difference. Imagine…

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Legal Q & A – By Dennis Block, Attorney

Magazine ArticlesBy AOA of California, INC.April 1, 2016

Question One: I own a fourplex. One of my male tenants, who has been in the building over five years, is complaining about a new female tenant.  In an email to me, he states that her voice is too loud and that her dog is barking too much.  He even told her to “Shut up”…

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Options to Extend a Lease: Elements and Pitfalls – By Dale Alberstone, Esq.

Magazine ArticlesBy AOA of California, INC.April 1, 2016

Hello everybody.  Let’s start with a multiple choice question about options: Assume that the landlord gives his tenant an option to extend the term of their lease by five years provided that the tenant exercises the option in writing on or before Sunday, January 1, 2017.

Top 10 Housing Markets for 2016 – By Zillow

Magazine ArticlesBy AOA of California, INC.April 1, 2016

Earlier this year, Zillow® announced its predictions for the ten hottest housing markets in 2016. Topping the list is Denver, followed by Seattle and Dallas-Fort Worth, all of which are major tech towns – ideal for job growth. Other places that made the list are Utah markets Ogden and Salt Lake City, along with Omaha,…

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How to Spot Unauthorized Occupants – By Chris E. McGoey, CPP, CSP, CAM

Magazine ArticlesBy AOA of California, INC.April 1, 2016

Rental housing crime studies have repeatedly shown that moderate to high-crime problems can usually be traced back to a small percentage of residents. Those causing the crime problems are often the acquaintances, ex-spouses, or boyfriends of a legal resident who decided to move in without your permission.

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