When Ashley Raveche and her husband bought their home in Mill Valley, they thought they were doing everything right. The 1,300 square foot house already had vents with screens that make it harder for embers to get in and a tar and gravel roof, top-rated for fire safety. They installed double-paned windows, which are less…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by eviction attorney Dennis Block. Question One: I have a single-family home in Santa Monica, not subject to rent control, and my tenants are on a month-to-month tenancy. Can I raise the rent and if so, how…
Under California law, landlords must conduct periodic health and safety inspections for rental properties. These inspections ensure the properties are safe for tenants and protect the landlord’s financial investment. These inspections will save landlords money and headaches by checking on structural items and other portions of the properties. Before giving possession to a tenant, the…
Under AB1482 all cities in California are subject to Statewide Rent Control. If your property is subject to this statute, AB 1482 prohibits landlords from increasing the rent by more than 5% plus “the percentage change in the cost of living” (CPI) over any 12-month period, not to exceed 10%. Under AB 1482, CPI is defined…
Apartment companies’ attention to fair housing training needs to occur during more than just April. And while April is Fair Housing Month, this training is crucial year-round to ensure that both new and experienced workers at every level and department are not liabilities. Fair housing issues require updated policies and procedures every year. It is…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California property management and resident manager laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Franco Simone. Q: I rented my condo in Mission Valley to a couple. I recently remodeled the kitchen and bathrooms and want to make sure I protect my investment. Can I charge…
The owner and property manager of an apartment in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles have agreed to resolve a lawsuit involving claims of discrimination filed by the Housing Rights Center (HRC) and Mental Health Advocacy Services (MHAS) on behalf of a tenant with mental health disabilities who needs an assistance animal. The defendants agreed…
Continued . . . The Black Hills were at that time Sioux lands, recognized as such by the U.S. Government when it signed the 1851 Treaty of Fort Laramie, which recognized the Black Hills to be part of the Great Sioux Reservation, set aside for the exclusive use of the Sioux people. But by 1868…
Disclaimer: This Q&A discusses San Diego Ordinance Number O-21447 (O-2022-98 Rev.), which we refer to as to the no-fault eviction moratorium or moratorium. This moratorium is only relevant to Landlord’s with rental properties in the City of San Diego. Additionally, this moratorium is in effect from May 22, 2022, through September 30, 2022 or 60 days after…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman. Question 1: Are we allowed to seek unpaid rent now by going to small claims court? Answer 1: Depending on when the rent accrued, and what jurisdiction (city etc) your tenancy is located…