Legal Q & A By Richard Beckman

Question 1:   Any updates on the state rental assistance program that you described in last month’s article? Answer 1: SB 91– christened the Tenant Relief Act – included, in addition to its provisions extending through June the eviction protections to tenants in rent default, a “State Rental Assistance Program”, which seeks to allocate federal…

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NEWS RELEASE- Financial Documentation Application Fraud Has Exploded

Financial Documentation Application Fraud Has Exploded Snappt Announces Exceptional Growth in 2020! Los Angeles – Jan 26, 2021 –  Snappt, a leader in real estate technology, continues to grow exponentially as a key enabler of financial document fraud detection. Apartment unit growth of 1400%, customer growth of 766%, geographic expansion to 35 new cities in North America and…

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What is AOA Giving Away? By Ari Chazanas

As an apartment owner, you already have a lot on your plate, which is why becoming a member of a local apartment owners association, such as the Apartment Owners Association of California, Inc., (AOA) can be extremely beneficial for your success! During the COVID-19 pandemic, constant changes can be overwhelming. Apartment owners’ associations provide invaluable…

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Legal Q & A By Franco Simone

Q: My tenant has not been affected by COVID-19 and their failure to pay rent is not related to COVID-19. They gave me a Declaration of COVID-19 Related Financial Distress. Does my tenant have to prove that they are affected by COVID-19? A: No, currently there is no requirement for the tenant to prove they…

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Tenant Relief Act – Extended

The Tenant Relief Act was to end rent protections for tenants commencing with rent owed on Did You Know February 1, 2021. Under the original statute, a standard 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit could be served and an eviction could thereafter be filed. Unfortunately, on January 29, 2021 the Governor and the State…

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