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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

Bed 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…

2013 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

Readers of our articles are fully aware that the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association is the leading voice for California’s beleaguered homeowners and

I don’t know a property manager who doesn’t grapple with parking issues.   At best, they’re a hassle.  At worst, they threaten resident safety, satisfaction and

In the last article, I gave a brief overview of the Fair Housing laws, who enforces them, and who can be found liable for the violation of those laws. In this article, I will address the most common mistakes

New York Citymayor Michael Bloomberg has always been interested in real estate. The billionaire media tycoon owns – as The Weekly Standard goes to press

Knowing when and where to take a risk is an important trait for any successful business owner, however, taking a risk on