In the wake of sweeping changes in the U.S. health care system, employers are forced to evaluate the way reform will affect their bottom lines. One factor that was largely left out of the focus of health care reform – but is certainly linked to it – is workers’ compensation. The program represents less than…
DetailsWow! Sometimes it’s really difficult to make a decision. All of us have to make them every day. From what to wear in the morning to life-changing decisions pertaining to job or relationship changes, decision making is essential to our lives. Yet, for a lot of us decision-making can leave us dumbfounded.
In our June, 2011 issue we reported that State Senator Christine Kehoe (D-San Diego) had introduced SB 337, a bill that would require property owners to allow tenants to post almost any type of non-commmercial sign, banner, or flag at the property—including posting on exterior-facing windows visible to other tenants or to the public right…
DetailsSetting the Stage Owners Who Are Selling Their Real Estate Assets Are Doing So For Many Reasons: 1. Large Class-A properties (“core assets”) are currently achieving high premiums upon sale. 2. Partnerships are breaking up because investor partners need money. 3. Many properties bought in the run-up (2005-2008) are not performing so sellers must unload,…
DetailsYears ago, I read a bestselling book by a famous author who defined a profitable investment property by its price at purchase. I could never really understand how one could know at the beginning of the investment whether or not it would be profitable. Of course, the author was making a point that if you…
DetailsHow do you deal with issues of harassment on property? Don’t ask, don’t tell doesn’t work any more. Over the last five years HUD and other enforcement agencies have seen increasing numbers of fair housing complaints alleging that properties are failing to deal with issues of harassment. In some instances, the claims involve harassment by…
DetailsThe stage seems to be set for an all-out brawl on taxation this year. That being said, I think it is important to clarify some of the issues related to the “rich” who are so frequently mentioned in political speeches. To get us started, I have reprinted an excellent article that addresses a recent CBO…
DetailsIf you’ve missed some of the prior articles, basic “beginner” guidelines on successful investing are in my book “Stairway to Wealth” available at LuLu.com. Last month we discussed Investing After Inflation. The thinking was that high inflation will generate offsetting high interest rates and high interest rates will naturally reduce property values. The takeaways were…
DetailsQ: What is the new Assembly Bill 590 and how does this affect landlords? A: AB 590, also known as the Sargent Shriver Civil Counsel Act, is a bill passed in 2009 that provides funds for the Legal Aid Society of San Diego (LASSD) to hire more attorneys in order to provide legal services to…
DetailsQuestion 1: Is there a new law that allows the tenant to post political signs in the window of the unit even if the lease prohibits signs? Answer 1: Yes. Effective January 1, 2012 tenants have the right to post political signs subject to certain limitations. A landlord can prohibit a tenant from displaying a…
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