The Case of the Noisy Baby – By Zachary Lawrence J.D.
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld compared babies to an electric blender, filled with food, turned on full power and without the lid! Having raised two children, I confirm
California Landlording Quiz – Will You Pass or Will You Pay? – By Patricia A. Harris
The California landlording quiz below is based on laws and landlording rules that should already be or become a part of your management procedures. The purpose of the quiz is to keep you out of courts, from paying unnecessary fines, to make your job easier, headache-free and save you money. The quiz was developed from…
DetailsTenant Hardship Exemptions for Capital Improvement Pass-throughs Made Easier – By Peter Reitz
Mayor Ed Lee and Supervisors David Chiu and Jane Kim recently introduced legislation meant to simplify and provide standards for residential tenant hardship
11 Mistakes Inexperienced Landlords Make – By Katie Adams
With the housing market collapse, many investors who have been fortunate enough to preserve their cash or maintain access to credit are snapping up incredible deals on residential properties to
Economic Trends – By Gary Halbert
Economy Gaining Ground or Treading Water? Recent economic reports continue to be mixed overall, which argues that this lackluster recovery will continue to disappoint. However, some forecasters are feeling a little more upbeat in the last few weeks. Here are a couple of reasons why. First, there are hopeful signs that consumer spending could improve…
DetailsLegal Q & A – by Richard Beckman, Attorney
Question 1: We just received a judgment against our former tenants as a result of an Unlawful Detainer. How do we get this information recorded on their credit report? Answer 1: Judgments are generally
DetailsNew San Francisco Smoke Free Disclosure Policy is Now in Effect – San Francisco Tobacco Free Project
Attention All Multifamily Property Owners: The San Francisco Board of Supervisors recently amended the San Francisco Health Code by
Letter to the Editor – Northern California – Help Stop Plan Bay Area!
Dear AOA: We are suing to stop Plan Bay Area, the nine county 101 city land use and transportation plan which is a violation of our constitutional rights and a shocking
DetailsLegal Q & A – by Dennis Block, Attorney
Question One: We have a tenant that has a medical marijuana license to smoke marijuana. We had all of our tenants sign a “Smoke Free Addendum” that allows smoking outside of their units only. This tenant is smoking inside his unit and we are getting complaints from other residents. How should I handle this? Answer…
DetailsThree Important Steps for a Positive and Profitable Employee Review © – by Ernest F. Oriente
Can employee reviews really be positive and profitable? You bet! Follow the steps in this article and the changes in your property management company will be felt immediately! How you and your company handle each employee review is a