“You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.” This admonition accurately characterizes the spirit and intent of the Sargent Shriver Civil Counsel Act (SSCCA), implementation of which has made Californiathe first state in the nation
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Question 1: In regards to “service” animals or “emotional support” animals, please describe what documents a prospective tenant should present to
Question One: As a landlord, I have made a practice of never renting to family or friends. I find that it is very difficult to do business in this situation. If the family member or friend meets my qualifying criteria, could I be sued for discrimination for refusing to rent? Answer One: The law only…
DetailsOver the years, your AOA Advisors have been presented with several scenarios that again and again cause landlords unnecessary grief, time and money. Below is a compiled list of members’ questions we have received and mistakes
Hello everybody. My discussion this month focuses on a surprising ruling concerning adverse possession in a case just decided by the California Court of Appeal. Specifically, the Court endorsed an
Question: I manage a 12-unit apartment complex. My complex has a strict no pets policy. We understand that under federal and state Fair Housing law, we may need to make an exception to our no-pet policy for
A True Story We had a friend who called us up and asked us to rent an apartment unit to his daughter. He asked us if we would make an exception and not screen her if
DetailsBed Bug infestations can quickly cripple any business or multi-family living complex. Even the cleanest and best-maintained buildings have bed bug problems. They travel on various belongings, furniture (new or used) and can spread through hidden cracks and crevasses and numerous openings of which you are completely unaware. While over-the-counter sprays and traps kill some…
Details2013 to See Developers Add Largest – Number of Multifamily Units Since 2009 With continued strong demand for apartments being met by a legitimate multifamily building boom in many U.S.cities, increasing apartment rents are expected to
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