Legal Q & A by Richard Beckman

Question 1: As always, any updates on the state of the courts and unlawful detainers? Answer 1:  As most readers will know, California again updated its comprehensive state law directed at protecting tenants from eviction for non-payment of rent. Originally passed as AB 3088 in August 2020, updated by SB 91 in January, AB 832…

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Legal Q & A by Dennis Block

Question One: My property is located in Hollywood. A tenant has moved out and we are preparing the security deposit itemization form. Is it sufficient to send it by text or is it required that I mail the document to the tenant? Answer One: The law requires that a security deposit be prepared in writing.…

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Two Americas?

Bob Lonsberry, a Rochester talk radio personality on WHAM 1180 AM, said the following in response to our President’s “income inequality speech”.  [Major changes have been made to make it fit our current “free rent and forced labor” laws, as well as make it less politically personal.]   The politicians have not empowered their followers;…

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Extending the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act – SB 91 By Michael Millman

So, let’s start at the beginning.  Some of the data developed through the apartment industry reflects that many tenants have failed to apply for the “relief programs” available.  The computer programming apparently requires an advanced Master’s Degree from the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, or MIT! It’s too difficult, complicated, and the system gives rise…

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