The Supreme Court may hear a challenge to New York State’s Rent Stabilization Law and opinion states that tenants and landlords would be much better off. As reported in the NY Post, “in a case that promises to utterly upend New York politics — and boost the city’s housing market — the Supreme Court may…
DetailsYour immediate help is urgently needed to fight against Assembly Constitutional Amendment 13, a devious attempt to forever block initiatives that protect taxpayers. ACA 13 is coming to the Assembly floor for a vote as early as THURSDAY. ACA 13 seeks to make it harder to pass the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, our initiative constitutional amendment…
DetailsClosely mirroring California’s landmark mandate, the Biden administration today proposed new greenhouse gas emission standards that will scale up sales of electric cars and trucks nationwide. If enacted, the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed standards would be among the most stringent and aggressive measures the federal agency has ever taken to slash planet-warming, tailpipe pollution,…
DetailsMany owners ask us whether they should invest in installing video cameras for surveillance of the common areas of their properties. There are several reasons why we recommend doing so if the owners have the financial means to do so. Crime First, while we as landlords cannot guarantee our tenants’ safety, it does help when…
DetailsBelow are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California and Orange County rent control laws, followed by answers provided by eviction attorney Dennis Block. Question One: I have a Section 8 tenant. The rent that I am receiving is far below the market for this single-family residence. I know that I can increase the…
DetailsIn a housing discrimination case brought by the Santa Monica City Office that involved a family member with disabilities, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lisa Sepe-Wiesenfeld has signed a stipulated judgment and injunctions against the two defendant-landlords, The injunction protects future tenants with disabilities from discrimination and harassment. In case No. SC125490, the city alleged…
DetailsIn most national elections, especially important ones like presidential elections, most likely voters have a decided opinion on which candidate they support and which one they oppose – and they vote accordingly. This is what elections are all about. Americans Don’t Want Biden or Trump in 2024 Election However, the latest polls from CNN…
DetailsThe construction of Spanish missions was cabined by limitations on skilled labor, available building materials, and the priestly desire to create notable buildings, perhaps even reminiscent of the grand public buildings in Spain. This article briefly summarizes the effect of Spanish rule on the Indians providing the unskilled labor that first constructed and later supported…
DetailsZoom in on The Golden Girls’ living room in their Miami home. [Dorothy rushes into the kitchen carrying a letter] Dorothy: Girls, girls! You won’t believe the letter I just got! It’s from the city; they say we live together under one roof anymore. Rose: Oh no! How are we going to afford a second…
DetailsNote to readers: The below tips are shared by landlords nationwide –please be sure to check the rental laws in your jurisdiction as they may differ from suggestions in this article. Do Contractors Know Where You Live? There are a couple of reasons why it may not be to your advantage for people…
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